Italy's Fiat CANSA FC.20 attack

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Design

Originally designed as a reconnaissance aircraft the Fiat CANSA FC.20 was made into an interceptor and ground attack aircraft.¹

The FC.20 was a mid-wing monoplane that had an all metal structure and a composite cover.¹

Prototype

Two of the FC.20's prototypes were completed in 1940.¹ One was a ground attack aircraft and the other reconnaissance.¹ A 37 mm cannon was installed in the ground attack aircraft but it failed to live up to expectations.¹ It was then decided to make the FC.20 an interceptor.¹

Production

• Prototypes: 2¹
• Fiat CANSA FC.20 pre-series: 10¹
• Manufacturer: CANSA¹

Variants

• Fiat CANSA FC.20:

Usage

The FC.20 was difficult to handle and unstable in flight.¹

Specifications