Fighter aircraft, biplane, single-engine, single-seat, metal frame.
From February 1938 onwards, orders for the Air Force reached almost 1,500 units.
In May 1939, the 53rd Wing at Caselle was the first to receive the CR.42s.
When Italy entered the war, the operational debut fell to the 3rd Wing.
The activity ended in 1949.
An example is on display at the MUSAM in Vigna di Valle.