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

1/48 Macchi MC.200 Saetta

Italian Air Force Thunderbolt

The Italian Air Force desired to strengthen its aircraft energy in 1936 and one of the designs that was adjusted ended up being Macchi's MC.202 Saetta. This fighter was powered by a 870hp Fiat A.74 R.C.38 radial engine and ended up being capable of a maximum speed of 503km/h. It initially had a specific cockpit, but it was changed to a semi-open type which supplied better pilot presence during production. The raised cockpit place also offered the Saetta a distinctive look. They started equipping devices in 1939 and debuted in battle over France in June 1940. Although these people were lightly armed with just two 12.7mm machine guns, these people were really manueverable and had been eventually used to good impact from Mediterranean to Russia. The MC.200 ended up being additionally notable for being the predecessor of later, more effective Italian fighters such as 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.
• Detail by detail engine, cockpit inside, and wheel wells.
• Photo-etched parts included to depict seatbelts and area of the primary landing gear covers.
• Model might be assembled with available or closed cockpits along with flaps in up or down positions.
• Comes with a seated pilot figure.
• Four marking choices are included to depict aircraft which fought in Russia, Greece, Albania, and Italy.
• Aircraft parts are item of Italeri.