Re.2001 G/V

Re.2001 G/V

Family
Reggiane
Class
Fighter
Changes
Fighter-bomber with a reinforced fuselage for one 640 kg bomb (120 kg of explosive) made from a 381 mm battleship shell. Two attacked HMS Victorious during Operation Pedestal; the bomb hit the flight deck but did not explode. That was the variant's only use.
Crew
1
Engine
Alfa Romeo R.A.1000 R.C.41-I Monsone
Engines
1

Service

12 Aug 1942 โ€“ 12 Aug 1942