Construction of the first prototype CANT Z.1018 Leone was authorized on 7 April 1939, but by the time of the Italian surrender in 1943, only 17 units were built.
The causes of Leone's failure:
This program was hampered, not enhanced, by the continuous requests made by Regia Aereonautica.
The fuselage was too narrow and the flight deck was poorly situated.
Inability to successfully absorb the modifications requested by Regia Aeronautica;
The engines were the most persistent problem.
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