CANT Z.1007
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The CANT Z.1007 Alcione was a three engine medium bomber used by the Italian Regia Aeronautica during World War II.
Overview
The first prototype flew in March 1937 and the CANT Z.1007bis went into production in 1938. These aircraft first saw action during the Battle of Britain in September 1940 and the Italian invasion of Greece in October of that year. During the Battle of the Mediterranean, the CANT Z.1007s were shot down in large numbers; mainly due to the aircraft's poor performance and defensive armament. The Z.1007ter, which had more powerful engines, entered service in 1942. By the time of the Allied invasion of Sicily, few were still flying. The remainder went on to fight with the Italian Social Republic and the Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force. A total of 560 of these aircraft were built.Operators
- Italy
Specifications (Z.1007bis)
References
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