Italeri 2676 - 1/48 Mc.200 Saetta Prm Edition WWII  [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 manufacturing development in regards to the Italian fighter aircrafts. Contrasted towards biplanes Fiat CR 32 and Fiat CR 42 of the important thing Italian fighters squadrons framework in the very beginning of the next World War, the Macchi Mc 200 distinguished itself, as well as its modern Fiat G50, for the monoplane setup as well as for your metallic airframe framework. The 14 radial cylinder Fiat A.74 RC 38 twin celebrity motor clearly could launch 840 HP and allowing the Macchi Mc 200 to attain prices of 500 Km/H. When compared with the Allied fighters, it cause be underpowered and, neither the less, a lower life expectancy fire capability. Two 12,7mm Breda-SAFAT machineguns mounted through characteristic engine bulged nacelle, ended up being the main onboard armament available. In latest variations, two extra 7,7mm Breda-SAFAT machineguns were integrated into the wings. Its implemented by the Regia Aeronautica concerning the primary 2nd World War fronts: Africa, mediterranean and past, Balkans plus in Russia.