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

Period: 2nd World War

Nation: Italy

Model Dim.: 17,0 cm

MC.200 Saetta 2a serie

The Macchi MC 200 ended up being the most common Italian fighter used by the Italian Regia Aeronautica during World War II. Over 1,150 MC 200, in many different variations, take place produced by Macchi through War. It is positioned on all primary fronts, from Mediterranean area to Russia. On the basis of the same Fiat G-50 all-metal construction technology, along with it shared the 2 line 14 cylinder atmosphere cooled radial motor A-74 RC 38, the “Saetta” is at reality selected by pilots for the maneuverability and sturdiness. The engine, incorporated into toward characteristic bulged target, coupled with three-bladed propeller, may offer 840 HP. However, compared to the Allied more sophisticated fighters, Mc 200 finished up being underpowered and under armed. Those two weaknesses was in fact fixed using the next generation of fighters like Macchi MC 202 and MC 205