Reggiane Re.2003

Reggiane Re.2003
Role	Reconnaissance
Manufacturer	Reggiane
First flight	29 June 1941
Number built	1

The Reggiane Re.2003 was a development from the Reggiane Re.2002 fighter bomber that first flew on 29 June 1941. It was designed to replace the outdated IMAM Ro.37 used at the time. Unlike the Reggaine Re.2002, it had room for a second crewman who sat behind the pilot. It was equipped with onboard camera equipment. The Fiat A.74 RC.38 engine was intended to be used originally, but the Piaggio P. XI RC 40 Bis was chosen instead. Only one was ever produced, and production for a second started, but never finished. The Regia Aeronautica (Italian Air Force) made an order of 200, but cancelled the order as Allied bombing raids made the Air Force's focus switch to fighter aircraft.

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 25.5 ft (8.08 m)
• Wingspan: 36 ft 1 in (11 m)
• Height: 10.5 ft (3.2 m)
• Wing area: 219.58 sq.ft (20.40 sq.m)
• Empty weight: 5,445 lb (2,470 kg)
• Loaded weight: 7,319 lb (3,320 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Piaggio P.XI R.C.40 bis radial engine, 1,175 hp (876 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 316 mp/h (275 kts) (510 km/h)
• Range: 447 miles (720 km)
• Service ceiling: 32,000 ft (9,800 m)

Armament

• Guns: Reggiane Re.2003
  
  • 2 × 12.7mm
  • 2 × 7.7mm
• Bombs:
  
  • Up to 500 kg

See also

• Reggiane Re.2002
• North American T-6 Texan

References