Tamiya 37007 - 1/48 Macci MC.200 Saetta  [37007]

1/48 Macchi MC.200 Saetta

Italian Air Force Thunderbolt

The Italian Air Force wanted to strengthen its aircraft energy in 1936 and another associated with the designs which was modified wound up being Macchi's MC.202 Saetta. This fighter ended up being running on a 870hp Fiat A.74 R.C.38 radial engine and wound up being effective at a maximum rate of 503km/h. It at first had a particular cockpit, but it was changed to a semi-open type which supplied better pilot existence during production. The raised cockpit place additionally offered the Saetta an exceptional look. They started equipping devices in 1939 and debuted in battle over France in June 1940. Although these individuals were lightly armed with just two 12.7mm machine firearms, these individuals were really manueverable and had been ultimately always good effect from Mediterranean to Russia. The MC.200 finished up being additionally notable to be the predecessor of later, more effective Italian fighters for instance the MC.202 and MC.205.

Specs & Features

• Length: 172mm, Wingspan: 220mm
• The aircraft's distinctive type, including raised cockpit, unequal size wing, and engine cowling with teardrop-shaped bulges, is accurately reproduced.
• Detailed engine, cockpit inside, and wheel wells.
• Photo-etched parts included to depict seatbelts and section of the primary landing gear covers.
• Model may be assembled with available or closed cockpits and flaps in up or down roles.
• Is sold with a seated pilot figure.
• Four marking choices are included to depict aircraft which fought in Russia, Greece, Albania, and Italy.
• Aircraft parts are product of Italeri.