 A total of 34 CNs were produced of the 50 ordered.The Re.2001 reached operational status late in 1941 with 2° "Gruppo" (part of 6° "Stormo") that had returned from North Africa without aircraft in September 1941.Its three "Squadriglie", 150ª, 152ª and 358ª, were based at Gorizia and then relocated to Rome-Ciampino in December.