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 was the most typical Italian fighter used by the Italian Regia Aeronautica during World War II. Over 1,150 MC 200, in various variations, have been produced by Macchi through the War. It is often applied to all primary fronts, from Mediterranean area to Russia. On the basis of the same Fiat G-50 all-metal construction technology, with it shared the two line 14 cylinder atmosphere cooled radial engine A-74 RC 38, the “Saetta” had been chosen by pilots for the maneuverability and sturdiness. The engine, incorporated in to the characteristic bulged cover, combined with the three-bladed propeller, could offer 840 HP. However, compared to the Allied more contemporary fighters, Mc 200 had been underpowered and under armed. These two weaknesses had been resolved using the next generation of fighters like the Macchi MC 202 and MC 205