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

1/48 Macchi MC.200 Saetta

Italian Air Force Thunderbolt

The Italian Air Force desired to strengthen its aircraft power in 1936 and one of many designs that was adapted ended up being Macchi's MC.202 Saetta. This fighter had been running on a 870hp Fiat A.74 R.C.38 radial engine and had been with the capacity of a maximum speed of 503km/h. It at first had a specific cockpit, but it was changed to a semi-open kind which supplied better pilot presence during manufacturing. The raised cockpit position also offered the Saetta an exceptional look. They began equipping units in 1939 and debuted in battle over France in June 1940. Although they certainly were lightly armed with just two 12.7mm machine firearms, these people were really manueverable and were fundamentally always good effect from Mediterranean to Russia. The MC.200 had been additionally notable if you are the predecessor of later on, more powerful Italian fighters like MC.202 and MC.205.

Specs & Features

• Length: 172mm, Wingspan: 220mm
• The aircraft's distinctive kind, 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 components included to depict seatbelts and area of the primary landing gear covers.
• Model could be put together with open or shut 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.