Italian Bombers!!!

[Ardy123]

This may have been asked before but there are many 'cool' Italian birds missing from the game, esp in the bombers.

First one that comes to mind is the CANT Z.1007

or how about these bad boys...
Savoia Marchetti Sm-84
Savoia Marchetti Sm-82
Savoia Marchetti Sm-81
Reggiane Re-2002
Fiat Cansa Fc-20 (<-- heavy fighter)

Cant Z.1007

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CANT_Z.1007

[Motherland]

Italian bomber thread without an SM.79 request... 

[Ardy123]

Italian bomber thread without an SM.79 request... 

your right, I forgot about it.... add it to the list!

[jolly22]

I like this CANT Z.1007.

Carries almost 5000ibs of bombs, decent speed(285)

[BrownBaron]

Very unique aircraft, and sorely needed for Italian special events. +1

[BigKev03]

Wouldnt be bad as the plane has a bomb load of 4900lbs in the external/internal combination.  Not that dang bad for a medium bomber.

BigKev

[jolly22]

Wouldnt be bad as the plane has a bomb load of 4900lbs in the external/internal combination.  Not that dang bad for a medium bomber.

BigKev

Yea, only bad thing is the climb rate, only 750ft/minute. But it is a bomber. Defence isnt that good either. (2 303s and 2 50cals).  But its a italian that was built in strong number for an italian aircraft. (660) Tri engine.

Another interesting fact. The luftwaffe operated all captured .1007s. Germans obviously thought it was decent.

Squadrons that put the bird to use are as followed:
16th Bomber Wing, with:
50th Bomber Squadron (X2)

47th Bomber Wing, with:
106th Bomber Squadron
107th Bomber Squadron

The Z.1007 was largely used in the invasion of Greece, followed by service in the Mediterranean, North Africa and especially against Malta. On the Russian front, the use of the three engine bombers was sporadic and intermittent.

[Mirage]

+1 

[Vulkan]

+2 

[Spikes]

I bet it CANT compete with the LW stuff.

[BrownBaron]

The Z.1007 was largely used in the invasion of Greece, followed by service in the Mediterranean, North Africa and especially against Malta. On the Russian front, the use of the three engine bombers was sporadic and intermittent.

Not to mention the Battle of Brittain.

I bet it CANT compete with the LW stuff.

No, but neither should an IL-2.

[Plazus]

I am all for adding an Italian bomber, as long as it meets AH requirements for inclusion to the game.

[HighTone]

For the special events an Italian bomber would be very nice. Much needed is a Russian bomber as well. I would give a thumbs up to either one 

[Tyrannis]

Yea, only bad thing is the climb rate, only 750ft/minute. But it is a bomber. Defence isnt that good either. (2 303s and 2 50cals).  But its a italian that was built in strong number for an italian aircraft. (660) Tri engine.

Another interesting fact. The luftwaffe operated all captured .1007s. Germans obviously thought it was decent.

Squadrons that put the bird to use are as followed:
16th Bomber Wing, with:
50th Bomber Squadron (X2)

47th Bomber Wing, with:
106th Bomber Squadron
107th Bomber Squadron

The Z.1007 was largely used in the invasion of Greece, followed by service in the Mediterranean, North Africa and especially against Malta. On the Russian front, the use of the three engine bombers was sporadic and intermittent.

italy was an axis country...how did they get enough .303s and .50 cals to put in there bomber planes?

[jolly22]

italy was an axis country...how did they get enough .303s and .50 cals to put in there bomber planes?

Well i just transfered it in to calibers ....

Not to mention the Battle of Brittain.

No, but neither should an IL-2.

Yes sir it did, but as a reconnaissance plane.

I am all for adding an Italian bomber, as long as it meets AH requirements for inclusion to the game.

I'm pretty sure it does

I bet it CANT compete with the LW stuff.

Maybe not...but its like the JU88.....But with bigger guns