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CANT Z.1007 Alcione
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CANTZ.1007Alcione

Tactical / Medium Bombers · Italy · 1938
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CANTZ.1007Alcione

CANT Z.1007 Alcione
CANT Z.1007 Alcione Photo: uncredited · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
55
Range
60
Accuracy
45
Speed
50
Survivability
40
Versatility
55
Avionics
30
Reliability
60
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Italy
ManufacturerCantieri Aeronautici e Navali Triestini
CategoryTactical / Medium Bombers
EraInterwar Period
In service1938–1943
Operators3 countries
Quantity660
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
50
Tactical / Medium Bombers MASS Rating
30/132
Interwar Period
98/292
All-Time
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
55
Range
60
Accuracy
45
Speed
50
Survivability
40
Versatility
55
Avionics
30
Reliability
60
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
CANT Z.1007 Alcione
Country
Production
1938–1943
Quantity
660
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
50
tactical / medium bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1937
  • Service Entry Year1939
  • Crew5
  • Primary RoleMedium bomber
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine TypePiaggio P.XI R.C.40
  • Number of Engines3
  • Internal Fuel2,460 kg
▣Performance6MOD.6
  • Top Speed458 km/h
  • Service Ceiling7,500 m
  • Ferry Range2,250 km
  • Combat Radius1,240 km
  • Rate of Climb5.4 m/s
  • G-Limit3.5
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length18.35 m
  • Wingspan24.8 m
  • Height5.2 m
  • Wing Area70
  • Empty Weight9,396 kg
  • Loaded Weight13,793 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight14,500 kg
◆Armament3MOD.3
  • Hardpoints2
  • Weapons Payload800 kg
  • Internal Gun** 2 × 12.7 mm (0.5 in) Isotta-Fraschini Scotti or Breda-SAFAT machine guns ** 2 × 7.7 mm (0.303 in) Breda-SAFAT machine
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built660
⬢Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1945
  • Production Start1938
  • Production End1943
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1938Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: World War II
  3. 1943Production ended
88
years in service
5
years in production
660
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
📚 Sources
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