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

Period: 2nd World War

Country: Italy

Model Dim.: 17,0 cm

MC.200 Saetta 2a serie

The Macchi MC 200 wound up being the commonest Italian fighter employed by the Italian Regia Aeronautica during World War II. Over 1,150 MC 200, in a variety of variations, happen made by Macchi through War. It's placed on all main fronts, from Mediterranean area to Russia. Based on the very same Fiat G-50 all-metal construction technology, with it shared the 2 line 14 cylinder atmosphere cooled radial motor A-74 RC 38, the “Saetta” was at reality chosen by pilots for the maneuverability and sturdiness. The motor, included in to the characteristic bulged address, combined with three-bladed propeller, could possibly offer 840 HP. However, compared to the Allied more sophisticated fighters, Mc 200 ended up being underpowered and under armed. Those two weaknesses had been fixed utilizing the next generation of fighters like Macchi MC 202 and MC 205