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MC.202 Folgore

By: Italeri

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft/Helicopters (1/72) (Italeri)

MSRP old price: $26.99


Product Info

Title
MC.202 Folgore
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2021
Dimensions
10.25x6.5x1.5"
NKG Part #
2147914156
MFG. Part #
ITA1439
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET - FIGURE NOT INCLUDED – CONTAINS ONE MODEL

Skill level 3.

The introduction of the Macchi MC 202 Folgore was a significant development for the fighter squadrons of the Italian Regia Aeronautical. Stylishly designed from an aerodynamical perspective, it was fitted with the powerful German DB 601 engine produced under license by the Italian aeronautical industry. The engine and overall aeronautical performance of the aircraft provided the Regia Aeronautical with a fighter capable of actively engaging Allied fighters. The flight performance compared to the previous generation of fighters equipped with radial engines, such as the Fiat G-50 and the Macchi Mc-200, was in fact much better. Maneuverable and fast (it was able to reach 600 km h), it was armed, in the early versions, with two 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns installed in the nose. Only in later versions were the armaments improved with additional machine-guns installed in the wings.

Decals for 4 variants:

  • Regia Aeronautica, Ltn. Mazzoleni, 378th Squadriglia, 155th Gruppo, 51st Stormo Caccia Terrestri, Gela (Sicily), 1942
  • Regia Aeronautica, 24th Gruppo Autonomo Caccia Terrestri, Olbia-Venafiorita (Sardinia), June 1943
  • Regia Aeronautica, Sgt. G. Benzi, 396th Squadriglia, 154th Gruppo Autonomo, Todhes-Ghadurra, Summer 1943
  • Aeronautica del Sud, 92th Squadriglia, 8th Gruppo, 5th Stormo Caccia, Lecce, 1944

    Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.