Italy's Imam Ro. 37 reconnaissance
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Imam Ro. 37 reconnaissance: |
Imam Ro. 37bis reconnaissance aircraft captured: |
Imam Ro. 37 reconnaissance of the 39th Squadron of the 5 Gruppo: |
Design
The Imam Ro. 37 was designed as a reconnaissance aircraft and first appeared in 1934.1
The Ro. 37 was a biplane made from metal and wood.1
Armament
There were one or two fixed machine guns in the front with a machine gun in the rear cockpit.1
Prototype
Production
- Imam Ro. 37:
- Imam Ro. 37 bis:
- Manufacturer: Industrie Meccaniche Aeronautiche Meridionali1
Variants
- Imam Ro. 37: Had Fiat A.30 RA bis engine.1
- Imam Ro. 37bis: Had Piaggio P.IX radial engine.1
Usage
Was used in all Italian theaters of operation except Russia and the English Channel.1
Spanish Civil War
The Ro. 37 was first used in the Spanish Civil War.1
Africa
During World War II the Ro. 37 was also used as a ground support and fighter in Africa.1
Specifications
| Imam Ro. 371 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Reconniassance1 |
| Crew | 21 |
| Engine (Type) | Fiat A.30 RA bis1 |
| Cylinders | V 121 |
| HP | 5501 |
| Cooling | Liquid1 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 36' 4"1 |
| Length | 28' 3"1 |
| Height | 9' 8"1 |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Loaded | 5,269 lb1 |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 202 mph1 |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | 22,000'1 |
| Range | 1,025 miles1 |
| Armament | 2 - 3: MG1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 1, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
