The Caproni Ca-311 for FS2004

The Caproni Ca.311 was a light bomber-reconnaissance aircraft produced in Italy prior to and during World War II. It was a member of the large family of Caproni designs derived from the Ca.306 airliner prototype of 1935, and more directly a modification of the Ca.310 bomber. This model was in service with the 128 Sq., 61 Gr. Osservazione Aera of the Corpo di Spedizione Italiano in Russia (C.S.I.R.) Zaprozhe, Russia, November 1941.

As with other related types, it was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional design. This particular design incorporated the Ca.310’s retractable main undercarriage, as well as the heavily-glazed nose that had been tested on the Ca.310bis prototype.

New features included a relocation of the dorsal turret to a position immediately aft of the cockpit, and additional glazing throughout the fuselage.

From 1940, this aircraft began to replace the IMAM Ro.37 in service, completing this process the following year.

(Notes by the Author F. GIULI)

The FS2004 replica of the Caproni CA 311 offers a particular design incorporated the Ca. 310′s retractable main undercarriage, and had a heavily-glazed nose. Model, texture, vccockpit and panel by F. Giuli. Gauges by other authors.

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