De Agostini WWII Fighters DAWF30
Macchi M.C.202 Folgore Diecast Model
Regia Aeronautica , Italy |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Macchi M.C.202 Folgore | | 4.75" | | 5.75" |
The Macchi C.202 Folgore (Thunderbolt) was a World War II fighter aircraft, built by Macchi Aeronautica and operated by the Regia Aeronautica (RA; Italian air force). The C.202 was a development of the earlier C.200 Saetta, with a more powerful German Daimler-Benz DB 601 engine. Considered one of the most beautiful fighters to fly with wartime Axis forces, the Folgore was also an effective and deadly dogfighter. A prominent Allied foe of the C.202, the leading Australian air ace Clive Caldwell, said that the Folgore would have been superior to the Messerschmitt Bf 109, had it been better equipped with weapons; the C.202 was lightly armed by the standards of the time, with only two 12.7 mm and two 7.7 mm machine guns. Macchi aircraft designed by Mario Castoldi received the "C" letter in their model designation, hence the Folgore is referred to as the MC.202.
Designed as an enhanced version of the M.C.200 Saetta, the M.C.202 was first flown on August 10th, 1940. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The De Agostini "WWII Fighters" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of World War II military aircraft in 1:72 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
De Agostini "WWII Fighters" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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