2676 Mc.200 Saetta Prm Edition WWII - Italeri 1/48  [IT-2676S]

Period: 2nd World War

Country: Italy

Model Dim.: 17 cm

MC.200 SAETTA

Designed by the celebre engineer Mario Castoldi, the Macchi Mc 200 has represented an important production development with regards to the Italian fighter aircrafts. Contrasted towards biplanes Fiat CR 32 and Fiat CR 42 of important things Italian fighters squadrons framework in the very beginning of the next World War, the Macchi Mc 200 distinguished itself, and its contemporary Fiat G50, for the monoplane setup as well as for your metallic airframe framework. The 14 radial cylinder Fiat A.74 RC 38 double celebrity motor clearly could introduce 840 HP and enabling the Macchi Mc 200 to realize rates of 500 Km/H. In comparison with the Allied fighters, it cause be underpowered and, neither the less, a lower life expectancy fire ability. Two 12,7mm Breda-SAFAT machineguns mounted through characteristic engine bulged nacelle, ended up being the primary onboard armament available. In latest variations, two extra 7,7mm Breda-SAFAT machineguns were integrated into the wings. Its implemented by the Regia Aeronautica regarding the main second World War fronts: Africa, mediterranean and past, Balkans plus in Russia.