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User talk:U18221946

2021-09-01T14:40:53Z

U18221946: /* Image source */

= Image source =
You've uploaded a picture of a S-5 rocket ([[:File:S-5K.jpg]]). Do you happen to know its copyright status? Thank you --[[User:U44629479|U44629479]] ([[User talk:U44629479|talk]]) 22:35, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

I got the image from www.airwar.ru, so I assumed it had fallen into the public domain, but tracking it back from where they got it, it looks like the original up loaders maintain hold of it, so the image should be removed.

Kh-23M

2021-08-31T14:12:07Z

U18221946: Added introduction and history

== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage Kh-23M.png|thumb|left|420px|The Kh-23M missile (scale is approximate)]]
{{Break}}
The Kh-23M is a modernized variant of the Kh-23, which itself is an evolution of the Kh-66. The 23M is designed to attack small ground and naval targets. Controlled by command radio guidance, a tracer element was used to determine the position of the missile as it was guided to the target. The warhead is a 108kg shaped charge/fragmentation warhead, capable of penetrating 250mm RHA.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|mig_23m}}
* {{Specs-Link|su_17m2}}
* {{Specs-Link|yak-38}}
* {{Specs-Link|yak-38m}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the missile.''

=== Effective damage ===
''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''

'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== History ==
The story of the Kh-23M starts with the K-66. The K-66 used an K-8 missile air frame with the beam ridding guidance systems of the K-5 AAM. The K-66 was a stop gap measure as it required the pilot to maintain a dive to guide the missile. Regardless it entered service in 1968. Meanwhile development on the Kh-23 continued. Improvements to the motor were made, but the largest different was the switch from the beam guidance system to radio guidance, similar to that of the American bullpup system. The new guidance system allowed the missile to be fired form level flight. The Kh-23 entered service in 1973, a further advanced missile, the laser guided Kh-25, was developed form the Kh-23 with improvements being back-ported to form the Kh-23M which entered service in 1974. A continuous problem with the Kh-23M was the pilot had to pay active attention to guide the missile, meaning in hostile airspace guidance of the missile was usually deprioritized in favor of defensive maneuvers.

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* https://www-airwar-ru.translate.goog/weapon/avz/x23.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=ajax,elem&_x_tr_sch=http
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kh-23_Grom

{{Missiles}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

S-5M

2021-08-30T15:05:37Z

U18221946: Added introduction and history.

== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage S-5M.png|thumb|left|420px|The S-5M rocket with fins folded and deployed (scale is approximate)]]
{{Break}}

The S-5M is a 57mm unguided rocket in the soviet S-5 family of rockets. This is a modernized version of the S-5. It contains an HE-FRAG warhead designed to attack bombers and unarmored targets. Introduced into service 1959.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|mig-15|short}}
* {{Specs-Link|mig-15bis_nr23_german|short}}
* {{Specs-Link|mig-15bis_ish|short}}
* {{Specs-Link|mig-15bis_nr23_china|short}}
* {{Specs-Link|mig-17|short}}
* {{Specs-Link|mig-17_china|short}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the rocket.''

=== Effective damage ===
''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of rocket (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of rockets that have firepower equal to this weapon.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe situations when you would utilise this rocket in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''

'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== History ==

As a whole the S-5 family of rockets were developed after the capture of German 55mm R4M rockets. Development began in 1951 as project ARS-57, in 1955 the project reached completion and received the S-5 designation. The S-5 family contains roughly 18 variants, with the S-5M being just one among them. While the S-5 has seen extensive use, it is noted for its poor accuracy. During the soviet invasion of Afghanistan the S-5's were deemed ineffective and were phased out for the larger S-8 rockets.

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-5_rocket
* https://www-airwar-ru.translate.goog/weapon/anur/s5.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=ajax,elem&_x_tr_sch=http

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

S-5KP

2021-08-30T15:00:47Z

U18221946: Fixed small mistakes.

== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage S-5K.png|thumb|left|420px|The S-5K rocket with fins folded and deployed (scale is approximate)]]
{{Break}}
The S-5KP is a 57mm unguided rocket in the soviet S-5 family of rockets. This variant includes a shaped charge warhead and a wound wire fragmentation sleeve. The improved shaped charge is capable of penetrating 250mm of RHA.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|yak-38}}
* {{Specs-Link|yak-38m}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the rocket.''

=== Effective damage ===
''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of rocket (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of rockets that have firepower equal to this weapon.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe situations when you would utilise this rocket in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''

'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== History ==

As a whole the S-5 family of rockets were developed after the capture of German 55mm R4M rockets. Development began in 1951 as project ARS-57, in 1955 the project reached completion and received the S-5 designation. The S-5 family contains roughly 18 variants, with the S-5KP being just one among them. While the S-5 has seen extensive use, it is noted for its poor accuracy. During the soviet invasion of Afghanistan the S-5's were deemed ineffective and were phased out for the larger S-8 rockets.

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

S-5KP

2021-08-30T14:58:23Z

U18221946: Added introduction and history.

== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage S-5K.png|thumb|left|420px|The S-5K rocket with fins folded and deployed (scale is approximate)]]
{{Break}}
The S-5K is a 57mm unguided rocket in the soviet S-5 family of rockets. This variant includes a shaped charge warhead and a wound wire fragmentation sleeve. The improved shaped charge is capable of penetrating 250mm of RHA.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|yak-38}}
* {{Specs-Link|yak-38m}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the rocket.''

=== Effective damage ===
''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of rocket (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of rockets that have firepower equal to this weapon.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe situations when you would utilise this rocket in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''

'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== History ==

As a whole the S-5 family of rockets were developed after the capture of German 55mm R4M rockets. Development began in 1951 as project ARS-57, in 1955 the project reached completion and received the S-5 designation. The S-5 family contains roughly 18 variants, with the S-5K being just one among them. While the S-5 has seen extensive use, it is noted for its poor accuracy. During the soviet invasion of Afghanistan the S-5's were deemed ineffective and were phased out for the larger S-8 rockets.

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

S-5K

2021-08-30T14:51:59Z

U18221946: Added introduction, comparison photo and history.

== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage S-5K.png|thumb|left|420px|The S-5K rocket with fins folded and deployed (scale is approximate)]]
[[File:S-5K.jpg|thumb|A photo of an S-5K for comparison. ]]
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The S-5K is a 57mm unguided rocket in the soviet S-5 family of rockets. This variant was introduced in 1960 and features a shaped charge warhead capable of penetrating 130mm RHA.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


{{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}

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{{Navigation-Line|MiG-15}}{{Specs-Link|mig-15}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-15bis_ish}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-15bis_nr23_german}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-15bis_nr23_china}}
{{Navigation-Line|MiG-17}}{{Specs-Link|mig-17}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-17_china}}
{{Navigation-Line|MiG-19}}{{Specs-Link|mig-19pt}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-19s}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-19j_6a}}
{{Navigation-Line|MiG-21}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_f13}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_pfm}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_smt}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_mf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_bis}}
{{Navigation-Line|MiG-23}}{{Specs-Link|mig_23m}}

{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}{{Specs-Link|su-7b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-7bkl}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su-7bmk}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su_17m2}}

{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet bombers'''}}{{Specs-Link|il_28sh}}

{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Attack helicopters'''}}{{Specs-Link|mi_4av}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24d}}

{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Utility helicopters'''}}{{Specs-Link|iar_316b}}

{{Navigation-End}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the rocket.''

=== Effective damage ===
''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of rocket (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of rockets that have firepower equal to this weapon.''

== Usage in battles ==


When using these rockets on the [[IL-28Sh]], it is highly recommended to fire these rockets in short volleys to compensate for the inaccuracy, while preserving rockets and allowing for adjustments in aim. The IL-28Sh can carry 192 of these rockets (12 pods total), but is not recommended to fire in large volleys as it can waste rockets.

The rockets are first fired from the furthest pod from the fuselage.

It is highly recommended to keep the plane levelled due to the placement of the pods.

If these rockets are to be used for the MiG-19PT, it is recommended to expel half of the rockets in a single volley for a target, re-position, and fire the rest on another target.

If there is an SPAA present, it is recommended to expel all rockets in a single volley onto the SPAA, then retreat.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Decent penetration (150 mm at 0°), can penetrate roofs with some ease

'''Cons:'''

* Self-destruct after 2 km travel
* Inaccurate

== History ==
As a whole the S-5 family of rockets were developed after the capture of German 55mm R4M rockets. Development began in 1951 as project ARS-57, in 1955 the project reached completion and received the S-5 designation. The S-5 family contains roughly 18 variants, with the S-5K being just one among them. While the S-5 has seen extensive use, it is noted for its poor accuracy. During the soviet invasion of Afghanistan the S-5's were deemed ineffective and were phased out for the larger S-8 rockets.

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-5_rocket
* https://www-airwar-ru.translate.goog/weapon/anur/s5.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=ajax,elem&_x_tr_sch=http

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

Oerlikon KAD (20 mm)

2020-04-13T18:21:11Z

U18221946: Major changes: Added to Description, General Info, Ammo Types, Pro/con,History, linked 2 images.

== Description ==
[[File:Hs820 20mm Cannon belt fed and drum.png|thumb|Depicting the Hs820 20x139mm cannon, with its different feed mechanisms. ]]
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Make an air or ground vehicles list on which this weapon is installed in our game.''

The Oerlikon KAD is a 20x139mm gas/blowback autocannon, it is mainly used in anti-aircraft roles. The Oerlikon KAD has two other names, Hs.820 and M139.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|it_oto_r3_t20_fa}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''

Rate of fire: 900-1000/rounds per minute. (996/rpm in game)

Muzzle Velocity: 1000m/s (3460fps)

=== Available shells ===
[[File:M139 Ammo cutaway, .png|thumb|Shows Ammunition used, XM206 is not available in game. ]]
''Describe the shells that are available for the cannon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).''

In game there are two shell types across three belts.

Default- API-T/HEF-I (Armor Piercing Incendiary- Tracer/High Explosive Fragmentation-Incendiary )

M594- HEF-I/HEF-I/API-T (Anti-Air)

M601- API-T/API-T/HEF-I (Ground Targets)

The M594 and M601 shell are American shells.

M601- API-T round, up to 53mm of penetration at point blank range, good for attacking light vehicles and some tanks if only from the sides and back. Has a tungsten-carbide penetrator and a .75g XM71 incendiary pellet inside.

M594- HEF-I Good for anti-aircraft use. Has M955 self-destroying fuse, tracer base and 120g of explosive filer.

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns, that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against the main opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''

Effective in a anti-air role, can be effective in a ground role, if used correctly. High muzzle velocity means targets need to led less, its high rate of fire however is a double edged sword. The gun should be fired in short bursts, as its recoil is significant.

'''Pros:'''

High Rate of fire.

High Muzzle velocity.

High pen with M601 rounds (at close range).

*

'''Cons:'''

Eats ammo fast.

Significant recoil, can be hard to control.

Can really only pen targets form the side/back or in weak points.

Ineffective against heavier tanks.

*

== History ==
''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of this weapon. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''

The history of the Oerlikon KAD is rather convoluted, existing as the same weapon across three different names, the Oerlikon KAD, HS.820 and M139. Despite its high performance, it was out-competed by other guns, however it still found use in aircraft, ground and naval roles. Originally made to replace the Hs.404 cannon, and was based on the swiss 20x139mm FMK round. It's original producers, Hispano-Suiza had its amerments division purchased by Oerlikon in 1970 and was renamed the Oerlikon KAD. The US produce a slightly modified version called the M139. Under the Hs.820 name it was fitted to a number of various weapon mounts for anti-aircraft purposes. Under the m139 title it was fitted on the m114A2 and the MICV-65. <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispano-Suiza_HS.820</ref>

The weapon's major selling points were actually ones concerning logistics. The internals of the gun were simplified making it cheaper to produce and easier to maintain. For its size and role the KAD was relatively light, weighing 57 kg(125lb.). The casing for the ammunition had special lubricating coating, eliminating the need to grease the gun. Improved metallurgy and design allowed for extended barrel life, with the average barrel being good for 15,000 rounds. It was also one of the first guns to come with "totally harmless" practice ammunition, used for training and special testing.

The original Hs.820 came with a long list of specialized ammunition types, however only the American munitions are available in game. It was also able to be fitted with two types of anti-tank grenades, launched from the barrel of the gun. Neither of these are in game. <ref>https://www.smallarmsreview.com/archive/pdfdmp.cfm?docid=4716.pdf</ref>

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispano-Suiza_HS.820
* https://www.smallarmsreview.com/archive/pdfdmp.cfm?docid=4716.pdf
* https://bulletpicker.com/pdf/TM%2043-0001-27,%20Small%20Caliber%20Ammunition.pdf#page=284

{{Italy anti-aircraft guns}}

[[Category:Anti-aircraft guns]]

File:M139 Ammo cutaway, .png

2020-04-13T18:05:56Z

U18221946:

Depicts the Ammunition used by the M139 (Oerlikon KAD).

File:Hs820 20mm Cannon belt fed and drum.png

2020-04-13T18:01:14Z

U18221946:

Depicting the Hs820 20x139mm cannon, with its different feed mechanism.

Re.2001 serie 1

2020-03-16T19:54:47Z

U18221946: /* Offensive armament */ Added 2x12.7mm Breda-SAFAT and 2x 7.7mm Breda SAFAT. Removed Suspended and Defensive armament.

{{Specs-Card|code=re_2001_serie1}}
{{About
|about=aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage=other uses
|link=Re.2001 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left|The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' in the garage]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===
''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, manoeuvrability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 5,450 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 525 || 508 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 18.9 || 19.4 || 12.6 || 12.6 || 155
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 5,450 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 567 || 545 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 17.2 || 18.0 || 20.2 || 15.9 || 155
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < ??? || < ??? || < ??? || > ???
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


*8 mm Steel - Pilot's seat
*8 mm Steel - Armored plate behind the pilot
*Critical components located at the front of aircraft (pilot, engine, controls)
*More fuel tanks located in wings near the fuselage
*Fuel tank in the fuselage behind the pilot

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===
''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.''

{{main|Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)|Breda-SAFAT (7.7 mm)}}

<nowiki>*</nowiki> 2 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, nose-mounted (350 rpg = 700 total)

<nowiki>*</nowiki> 2 x 7.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, wing-mounted (600 rpg = 1,200 total)

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".''

'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== History ==


The successor to the Re. 2000 was the Re. 2001, which was in a class with the excellent Macchi M.C. 202, but its operational career was limited, with priority on the scarce DB 601 aircraft engines going to the other fighter. A total of 237 were built, including the original interceptor, and fighter-bomber (CB) and night fighter (CN) variants. First flight was July, 1940. It had the same wing as the Re. 2000, but a new inline engine. This again led to objections by the Italian government about the wing fuel tanks. Redesign meant the first planes weren't delivered until June, 1941. It served in operational squadrons from December, 1941 until the Italian surrender.

===[[wt:en/news/5373-development-re-2000-the-italian-falcon-en|Devblog]]===
Entering the Italian Royal Air Force contest to design a new fighter with a radial engine and large-calibre armament was a new experience for Reggiane. This Italian engineering company had previously only worked on large bombers. However, engineers Roberto Longhi and Antonio Alessio were confident that they could bring something new to the table. The construction of the monoplane fighter they designed for the contest was made from aluminium alloy and inspired by the American Seversky P-35 project. The Re.2000, as its creators called it, underwent extensive testing at the end of the summer in 1939. The fighter demonstrated superb flight and speed qualities compared to the other contest entries. When pitted against the Bf 109 E, the landmark German fighter of its time, the Re.2000 proved more manoeuvrable. Surprisingly, the metal monoplane even outflew the agile Fiat CR.42 biplane in testing! However, the Re.2000 ultimately lost the contest for serial production for the Italian air force – testing revealed leakage problems in the fuel tanks. Foreign customers expressed keen interest in the aircraft – the British ordered 300 units for the RAF (of course, the order was cancelled when Italy joined the war), and Finland, Yugoslavia, Switzerland, and Portugal were also interested. Sweden purchased 60 units of the model and Hungary purchased 70 units and a production license (the Hungarian versions were given the designation “Héja”). The design of the first Re.2000 fighter series was the basis for future developments at Reggiane, being more successful than its ill-fated predecessor.

== Media ==

{{Youtube-gallery|uCO0chq-xcw|'''The Shooting Range #186''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 04:10 discusses the Re.2001.}}

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* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5373-development-re-2000-the-italian-falcon-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> Re.2000: The Italian Falcon]

{{AirManufacturer Reggiane}}
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