TBF Avenger and other planes

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Originally Posted by Furio

Fiat BR20-BR20M. This type would complete the trio of main Italian bombers. It was used also by Japanese Army Air Force.
Cant Z506: a beautiful floatplane, widely and successfully employed.
Siai S82: a big transport, with long range and high load carrying capability. This is an important missing type by any means.

Good calls. I'd forgotten about them.

BR.20 would be a nice addition for Sino-Japanese and SCW campaigns. It also saw limited use during the battle of Kolhin Gol. But, only the Italians used the BR.20 during WW2, and only in limited numbers. So, maybe not a priority for an Italian WW2 order of battle.

Cant Z506: The Italians operated a lot of floatplanes and the Cant Z506 was one of the best. Later, some were operated by the Germans, and few were used as far away as the Baltic. Definitely needed for a Mediterranean focused anti-shipping campaign, although in appearance and role, it might duplicate the He-115.

Saia S82: A major mid-war transport aircraft, extensively used by the Germans as well as the Italians. But, in appearance and role, it's somewhat similar to the Ju-52.[/QUOTE]