Tamiya 37007 1/48 Macchi MC.200 Saetta

The MC200 Saetta is a fighter developed by Macchi based on the aircraft upgrade plan by the Italian Air Force in 1936. Equipped with a 870-horsepower Fiat A74RC38 star-type air-cooled engine and a maximum speed of 503km The initial sealed windshield was a semi-open type that emphasized visibility in mass-production models, and also featured a unique style with a high cockpit position. Unit deployment began in 1939, June 1940 Participated in combat against France for the first time. Despite being lightly armed with only two 12.7mm machine guns, taking advantage of its excellent kinetic performance, it struggled as the main fighter of the Italian Air Force on a wide range of battlefields from the Russian front to the Mediterranean. After the MC202 and MC205 Etc. have evolved into high-performance machines.

Features

• This is a 1/48 scale, plastic model assembly kit of the Macchi MC200 Saetta.
• Length: 172 mm, width: 220 mm. Modeled with a unique style, such as a cowling with a bulge.
• The air-cooled engine, cockpit interior, and main landing gear storage are finished with a three-dimensional appearance.
• Etched parts are provided for part of the seat belt and leg cover.
• Canopy can be opened and closed, flaps can be up or down.
• With a pilot figure in a sitting position.
• Marking includes four types of Russian, Greek, Albanian fronts and Italian mainland. Parts are made by Italeri.
• A unique cowling with a teardrop-shaped bulge is faithfully reproduced.
• Sharp finish with etched parts such as leg cover mounting parts.