1/48 Scale Tamiya x Italeri Series No. 37007 Macchi MC.200 Saetta [マッキ MC200 サエッタ]

[A Unique Design in the Pursuit of Air Combat Performance]

The MC200 Saetta was a fighter aircraft developed by Macchi in response to the Italian Air Force's 1936 aircraft expansion plan.

Powered by an 870 horsepower, air-cooled Fiat A74RC38 radial engine, it achieved a top speed of 503 km/h.

The original enclosed windshield was replaced with a semi-open design for improved visibility in the mass-produced model, and the high cockpit position was a distinctive feature.

It first entered service in 1939 and first saw combat in June 1940 against France.

Despite being lightly armed with only two 12.7 mm machine guns, its excellent maneuverability made it the Italian Air Force's main fighter, serving in a wide range of battlefields from the Russian front to the Mediterranean.

It later evolved into high-performance aircraft such as the MC202 and MC205.

[Model Specifications]

This is a 1/48 scale plastic assembly kit of the Macchi MC200 Saetta. Length: 172 mm, Wingspan: 220 mm.

● The unique style is faithfully reproduced, including the raised cockpit, main wings that are different lengths on the left and right to cancel out propeller torque, and the cowling with a teardrop-shaped bulge.

● The air-cooled engine, cockpit interior, and main landing gear wells are also finished with a rich sense of three-dimensional detail.

● Photo-etched parts are provided for the seat belts and some of the landing gear covers.

● The canopy can be selected to be opened or closed, and the flaps can be set up or down.

● Includes a pilot figure in a seated position.

● The set includes four types of markings: for the Russian, Greek, and Albanian fronts, as well as for Italy. *Aircraft parts are manufactured by Italeri.