Italeri 2711 - 1/48 MC.200 Saetta 2A Serie WWII   [IT-2711S]

Period: Second World War

Nation: Italy

Model Dim.: 17,0 cm

MC.200 Saetta 2a serie

The Macchi MC 200 ended up being the most frequent Italian fighter employed by the Italian Regia Aeronautica during World War II. A lot more than 1,150 MC 200, in various versions, have been generated by Macchi throughout the War. It is often utilized on all main fronts, through the Mediterranean area to Russia. On the basis of the same Fiat G-50 all-metal construction technology, with it shared the 2 row 14 cylinder atmosphere cooled radial engine A-74 RC 38, the “Saetta” had been chosen by pilots because of its maneuverability and sturdiness. The engine, incorporated in to the characteristic bulged address, with the three-bladed propeller, could provide 840 HP. However, compared to the Allied newer fighters, Mc 200 had been underpowered and under armed. Those two weaknesses had been resolved utilizing the next generation of fighters such as the Macchi MC 202 and MC 205