Operated by Flygvapnet (Swedish Air Force)
700 hp Isotta-Fraschini Delta R.C.32, air cooled inverted V-12, Reduction gear ratio, 0.64:1, Displacement, 1,630 cu in
The following text is from Italian Civil and Military Aircraft, 1930-1945 by Jonathan Thompson describes the problems the Swedish Air Force had with this aircraft.
The deficiencies of the Caproni organization were clearly shown in the unfortunate career of the Ca 313. Although the basic design was very good and construction robust, many faults in the engines and in the hydraulic and electrical systems, mainly due to poor component inspection, caused a number of failures, fires, and accidents during the Ca 313's operational history. The Swedish government ordered 90 of the type in 1940, but only 82 succeeded in reaching southern Sweden after a flight from Italy via Germany. Of those which actually arrived, many had suffered a failure of one engine and numerous other breakdowns. During the five years that they were operated by the Flygvapnet (Swedish Air Force), Ca 313's experienced further malfunctions resulting in the death of 44 Swedish airmen, certainly an unenviable record. Yet the Ca 313 possessed good flying characteristics and a rugged construction capable of absorbing considerable damage. In Sweden, the Ca 313 was known variously as the B 16 (bomber), S 16 (reconnaissance), T 16 (torpedo bomber), and Tp 16 (transport).
