Italeri 2711 - 1/48 MC.200 Saetta 2A Serie WWII  [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 typical Italian fighter used by the Italian Regia Aeronautica during World War II. Over 1,150 MC 200, in various variants, happen produced by Macchi through War. It is applied to all primary fronts, from Mediterranean area to Russia. On the basis of the exact same Fiat G-50 all-metal construction technology, with it shared the two line 14 cylinder atmosphere cooled radial motor A-74 RC 38, the “Saetta” was in fact plumped for by pilots for the maneuverability and sturdiness. The motor, incorporated in to the characteristic bulged cover, combined with the three-bladed propeller, could offer 840 HP. However, compared to the Allied more sophisticated fighters, Mc 200 was underpowered and under armed. Those two weaknesses was solved utilizing the next generation of fighters like Macchi MC 202 and MC 205