Reggiane Re.2004
| Industry | Aerospace, Defense |
|---|---|
| Founder | Roberto Longhi (designer) |
| Products | Aircraft |
The Reggiane Re.2004 was an Italian single-engine monoplane developed by Reggiane, with design work led by Roberto Longhi. This aircraft did not progress beyond the initial development phase.
Design and development
Sharing its fuselage, wing structure, and various components with the Re.2005, the Re.2004 was distinct in its powerplant choice. It was equipped with an air-cooled Isotta Fraschini Zeta RC 24/60 engine, featuring 24 cylinders arranged in an X configuration, delivering approximately 1,250 hp (932 kW).
A prototype was constructed in 1942, followed by an order for ten units; however, this order was eventually revoked due to persistent overheating issues with the engine. By that time, development of the Re.2005 had already been completed.
Specifications
Notes
Bibliography
- Alegi, Gregory. Reggiane Re 2005. La Bancarella Aeronautica, Turin, 2001 (Italian).
- Prato, Piero. The Caproni-Reggiane Fighters, 1938-1945: I Caccia Caproni-Reggiane. Intyrama, 1968.
- Longhi, Roberto. "Reggiane and I... a Fighter Designer Recalls." Air Enthusiast Quarterly, no date, issue 2, pp. 214–224.
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