The Caproni Ca.2 was an Italian bomber aircraft developed during World War I. It was designed by the Italian aviation pioneer Giovanni Battista Caproni and first flew in 1916. The Ca.2 featured a biplane configuration with a distinctive three-engine layout, which provided it with significant payload capacity and range for its time. This aircraft was primarily used by the Italian Air Force for strategic bombing missions and reconnaissance. The Ca.2 was notable for its ability to carry bombs and perform long-distance flights, contributing to the evolution of military aviation during the war. Its design influenced future bomber aircraft in the years that followed.