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Old April 11th 08, 06:04 PM posted to rec.aviation.military.naval,rec.aviation.military
Keith Willshaw[_3_]
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Default Regia Aeronautica, Why no use of German planes?


"Tiger" wrote in message
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Considering the Clear advantage in quality in the Luftwaffe's aircraft;
Why stick with the home grown production? Why not licence build Fw-190's
& Me 109's instead of Fiat's And Macchi's.


Because installing a whole new production facility is a lengthy affair.
Its not just the airframe you have to make but the powertrain.
Italy simply didnt have suitable engines until the license built
DB-601/5's were ready. When fitted with those engines Italian
built fighters were rather capable aircraft

Keith