Operational History
The Regia Aeronautica received 680 Ca.100s. These were mostly used as primary trainers, though some undertook liaison work. There were exports to Peru and Portugal. Some aircraft were built as civilian tourers.
After adoption by the Regia Aeronautica, Ca.100s were built by several other Italian firms, including Macchi, as well as by Caproni. Some 30 Macchi built examples were fitted with floats and designated Ca.100 Idro. The design was also produced by Caproni's Bulgarian subsidiary as the KN-1. Twelve Ca.100s were built under licence by the Peruvian government from 1935.
One example of the Ca.100 Idro seaplane version was used to establish a world seaplane altitude record of 5,018 m (16,462 ft) in 1931.
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