 The first launch was performed on 9 May 1942 with test pilot Giulio Reiner.The work to make suitable the Re.2000 Cat., nicknamed "Ochetta" (little goose) took considerable time and only at the beginning of 1943 were they used aboard the "Littorio" class, but not more than one for every ship (although capable of holding three aircraft).Initially the Re.2000 Cat.