Introduced in 1938, the Hungarian Weiss Manfred WM-21 or Solyom (Falcon) was a more powerful and faster version of the Fokker C.V biplane. With a total of 128 units built, it was used for reconnaissance and light bomber duties until 1942, when it was reduced to a trainer and liaison-plane status. 

WM-21 Sólyom (Falcon), Hungary


The Reggiane Re-2000 was an Italian-made all metal, low-wing monoplane with a  retractable undercarriage and an enclosed cockpit.  Similar to the American P-35, this maneuverable interceptor/fighter flew for the first time in 1939. Built too late for mass adoption by the Italian air force,  Hungary was the main operator of the Re-2000, purchasing 70 units and naming the model as Heja (Hay-yaa)  or Hawk.


Reggiane Re-2000 in Hungarian Service

While other countries shifted their production to monoplanes, Fiat continued by designing an improved version of the CR-32 biplane fighter. The landing gear was faired for better aerodynamics and a less vulnerable air cooled engine was chosen. Hungary purchased between 50-60 units, first deployed in Yugoslavia and later in the USSR during 1941.