Re.2001 CN

This page is about the Italian fighter Re.2001 CN. For other versions, see Re.2001 (Family).

Re.2001 CN

Re.2001 CB

G.55 sottoserie 0

Re.2001 CN

Re.2001 CB

G.55 sottoserie 0

Italy

III Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
4.3	3.3	3.3

Class:

Fighter

Research:18 000

Purchase:47 000

Description

The Re.2001 CN is a rank III Italian fighter with a battle rating of 4.3 (AB) and 3.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.85 "Supersonic". It provides a notable upgrade over the previous models with the inclusion of two MG 151/20 (20 mm) cannons mounted in the wings in place of the underwhelming 7.7 mm Breda-SAFATs.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed

at 5 450 m521 km/h

Turn time19 s

Max altitude11 000 m

EngineAlfa Romeo R.A.1000 RC.41

TypeInline

Cooling systemWater

Take-off weight3 t

The Re.2001 CN "Falco II" provides an overall smooth flying experience, with a competitive turn rate, solid all-altitude performance, good elevator authority, and moderate climb rate. Its engine, the R.A.1000, is basically a more powerful and reliable DB 601. However, the Falco II is plagued by several critical weaknesses. Its speed is quite lacking when compared to contemporary fighters like the Bf 109, Spitfire, and most American fighters you will encounter. It also has a relatively weak airframe and large fuel tanks which can be hit easily. The cooling system is wing-mounted and if damaged can reduce the effectiveness or even outright prevent the water-cooled inline engine from working properly.

In short, the Re.2001 CN is a plane which requires an able and smart pilot in order to make the most out of it, but when used correctly, it can be a fearful machine.

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 5,450 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	501	484	11000	19.9	20.5	12.3	12.3	165
Upgraded	543	521		18.1	19.0	19.8	15.6

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
740	320	455	420	250	~13	~9

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 350	< 350	< 420	> 312

Survivability and armour

Crew1 person

Speed of destruction

Structural740 km/h

Gear320 km/h

• 8 mm Steel - Pilot's seat
• 8 mm Steel - Armoured plate behind the pilot
• 50 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windscreen
• 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

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB803 → 1 096

RB1 722 → 2 350

SB2 495 → 3 405

Total cost of modifications19 800

32 300

Talisman cost980

Crew training13 000

Experts47 000

Aces400

Research Aces280 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

50 / 130 / 270 %

136 / 136 / 136 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Fuselage repair Research: 1 300 Cost: 2 100 140 Radiator Research: 1 300 Cost: 2 100 140 Airframe Research: 1 100 Cost: 1 800 115 Compressor Research: 1 100 Cost: 1 800 115 Wings repair Research: 1 700 Cost: 2 800 180 Engine Research: 1 700 Cost: 2 800 180 Cover Research: 1 600 Cost: 2 600 170 Engine injection Research: 1 600 Cost: 2 600 170	EFS Research: 1 600 Cost: 2 600 170	safat12_belt_pack Research: 1 300 Cost: 2 100 140 safat12_new_gun Research: 1 100 Cost: 1 800 115 GP250 Research: 1 100 Cost: 1 800 115 mg15120_belt_pack Research: 1 700 Cost: 2 800 180 mg15120_new_gun Research: 1 600 Cost: 2 600 170

The stock Breda-SAFAT belts are very poor, containing mostly ball ammunition which causes little damage. It is recommended to upgrade those quickly. The upgraded belts for the Bredas themselves are quite good, but the potential damage is limited by the low muzzle velocity and poor ballistics beyond 300 m. The most important modules are Engine Injection, 20 mm belts/cannons, Engine, Compressor, Wing Repair then the survivability modules to help remedy the weak airframe.

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 12 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon

Ammunition120 rounds

Fire rate700 shots/min

Weapon 22 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun

Ammunition700 rounds

Fire rate700 shots/min

The Re.2001 CN is armed with:

• 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, wing-mounted (60 rpg = 120 total)
• 2 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, nose-mounted (350 rpg = 700 total)

Suspended armament

List of setups (1)

Setup 11 x 250 kg GP 250 bomb

The Re.2001 CN can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 1 x 250 kg GP 250 bomb (250 kg total)

Usage in battles

The Re.2001 is a very manoeuvrable plane with decent performance at all altitudes. The great MG 151s (with access to devastating Minengeschoß rounds through the Air Targets belt), respectable climb rate, and good high altitude performance allow it to be an effective interceptor. With its ability to mount a single 250 kg bomb, it can also be a fighter bomber that can drop its payload and then join the furball as a regular fighter.

Generally speaking, the Breda-SAFATs have very poor ballistics from farther than 300 m, even with Air Targets belts. To make effective use of the Breda-SAFATs, they can be used as 'spotting guns' to line up shots with your MG 151s. This is critical as using as little 20 mm rounds as possible to destroy a plane is very important due to the low ammo count of only 60 rounds per gun. Ammo conservation of the MG 151 is critical, especially in RB/SB.

Spitfires, Yaks, and A6M Zeroes are the kings of dogfighting below 3,000 m. If one attempts to fight you above 4,000 m, it is recommended to either make use their low speed at altitude to Boom-&-Zoom them or try to take a risk and turnfight them. The main reason the Re.2001 CN can turn fight with Spitfires and Yaks is due to its already good manoeuvrability made better by its combat flaps and decent rudder. A6M Zeroes will be able to outmanoeuvre the Re.2001 CN. The most common fighters of these types you will encounter are the Spitfire Mk Ia and Mk IIa, Yak-1, Yak-7B, early Yak-9s and early A6M Zeroes. Keep in mind that damaged control surfaces and engine and cooling modules will reduce the agility of the Falco II and its ability to outmanoeuvre enemies.

The Re.2001 CN can be used quite effectively in ground attack. Its 250 kg bomb has a decent destruction radius due to its explosive mass and the aircraft's manoeuvrability can allow it to bomb very accurately. The 20 mm MG 151s can do a lot of damage to light targets, either by AP rounds punching through thin roof armor, or by HE rounds detonating on and around exposed crew members and ammo racks. During night missions, the Re.2001 CN's nearly all black night camouflage can assist in keeping the aircraft hidden from enemy fighters and SPAAs.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Not controllable	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Separate	Not controllable 1 gear	Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Solid all-altitude performance
• Solid high-speed manoeuvrability
• Good turn rate
• Good energy retention
• Respectable climb rate
• Responsive elevator
• Decent roll rate at intermediate speeds
• 50 mm bulletproof glass
• Small target
• Twin 20 mm MG 151s with access to Minengeschoß rounds
• Can mount a 250 kg bomb for ground attack
• Can remain competitive when up-tiered

Cons:

• Slow speed; can be outrun by many fighters at its BR
• Weak airframe
• Large fuel tanks can get hit easily
• Cooling systems are wing-mounted and unarmored, leaving them vulnerable to damage
• Engine overheats quickly
• 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns have a slow fire rate and lose effectiveness past 300 m
• Cannons are mounted in the wings, resulting in significant convergence.
• Limited 20 mm ammunition count (60 rpg)

History

The Reggiane Re.2001 was designed to be a replacement for the failed Re.2000, and did away with the weak Piaggio P.IX radial, in favour of a new, more powerful R.A.1000RC.41-1a Inline (which was a fiat built, more powerful and reliable DB 601A, the same engine used in the early BF 109s). Other than the engine and shape of the nose, there were no real notable changes between the Falco I and Falco II. The Falco II retained a fairly similar fuselage and even kept the entire tail unit. While considered to be equal to the Macchi MC.202, the MC.202 had the first call on the R.A.1000, and the Re.2001 was delayed by several design changes the Italian army insisted on, giving the MC.202 almost a full year head-start on its rival, leading to more Macchi fighters being produced than Reggiane fighters.

Despite its late introduction and production issues, it received a mostly positive reception from the Italian pilots, as it was proven to be a thorn in the side of Spitfire and Hurricane pilots. Jack Rae, the best New Zealand Spitfire pilot, exclaimed that the Re.2001 he encountered was a surprisingly dangerous opponent, saying that he almost "spun off" twice while trying to pursue him and found it hard to get an excellent shot on the Italian plane.

The CN variant was a Night Fighter and Fighter Bomber able to mount an optional payload of 640 kg and fitted with two Mauser MG 151/20 in gondolas under the wings and was primarily used in defence of Italian cities.

Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the Re.2001 CN from live.warthunder.com.

Images

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Videos

The Shooting Range #186 - Pages of History section at 04:10 discusses the Re.2001.

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 series of the aircraft;
• links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

• [Devblog] Reggiane Re.2001 CN: The Black Falcon
• Official data sheet - more details about the performance

Reggiane Mechanical Factory (Officine Meccaniche Reggiane SpA)
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