Italeri 1322 CR.32 Chirri (1/72) – Plastic model airplane kit

The Italeri 1322 CR.32 Chirri model in 1:72 scale is a faithful replica of the legendary Italian biplane fighter Fiat CR.32, widely used during the interwar period and the early stages of World War II. This set, intended for modelers looking to enhance their collections with historic aircraft, has been designed with attention to detail and historical accuracy.

Historical Information

The Fiat CR.32 entered service in the Italian Air Force in 1933 and was used extensively, primarily by the Regia Aeronautica, as well as the air forces of Spain, Austria, China, and several other countries. The name “Chirri” comes from Spanish pilots – this aircraft played a key role during the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939), where it outperformed competing fighters with its agile and robust design. The CR.32 was also operated during the early years of World War II, especially in the Mediterranean theater.

• Scale: 1/72
• User countries: Italy, Spain, Austria, China, others
• Historical period: interwar period, Spanish Civil War, early World War II
• Operational theaters: Spain (Civil War), Africa, Mediterranean theater of World War II

Italeri 1322 CR.32 Chirri (1/72) Model Features

• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Parts made with attention to details – machine guns, landing gear, biplane structure
• Glue and paints not included – require separate purchase
• Clearly depicted panel lines and surface details
• Accurate decals with historic Italian and Spanish markings
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Who is it recommended for?

The Italeri 1322 CR.32 Chirri model in 1/72 scale is especially recommended for modelers interested in the history of military aviation from the 1930s and 1940s, as well as for those collecting fighter planes from the interwar period and World War II. It is an excellent choice for both beginners and intermediate modelers—the build offers a moderate difficulty level.

• Assembly difficulty level: 2/5

Summary: Italeri 1322 CR.32 Chirri 1/72 is a solid, detailed plastic model that will not only enrich any collection but also allows you to recreate one of the most recognizable biplanes of the 20th century. It’s a great starting point for further modeling development!