| Ca.73 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Caproni Ca.73 airliner | |
| Role | Airliner, later used as a bomber |
| Manufacturer | Caproni |
| First flight | 1925 |
| Primary user | Regia Aeronautica |
The Caproni Ca.73 was an inverted sesquiplane aircraft designed produced by the Italian aircraft manufacturer Caproni.
It was originally developed for the civil market, performing its maiden flight during 1925 and being introduced as an airliner, capable of carrying up to 10 passengers at a time. The aircraft found a second use when the newly independent Regia Aeronautica sought a more capable light bomber to quickly replace its First World War era inventory. It was adapted to serve in a military capacity, being outfitted with multiple defensive machine guns and bomb racks. It continued to be used in front line military roles into the mid 1930s.