ITALERI 2519 1/32 Macchi C.205 Veltro

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PRE-ORDER Macchi M.C. 205 Veltro aircraft kit in 1/32 scale - Italeri model.

(Expected release of the kit early October)

The kit guarantees maximum realism: new molds made with the most advanced design and production standards, great attention to detail and introduction of innovative solutions such as the cockpit with 3D decals, canopy and wheel masking. Preview images of the artwork, assembled and painted model, decals sheets, photo etchings, and color profiles.

The Macchi M.C. 205 Veltro was one of the best Italian fighters employed during World War II. Developed by the Aeronautica Macchi, the Veltro is an advanced variant of the earlier Macchi M.C. 202 Folgore, and is considered one of the most efficient Italian aircraft of the conflict, both in speed and maneuverability.

Main features of the Macchi M.C. 205 Veltro:

Engine:

The Veltro was equipped with the powerful German Daimler-Benz DB 605A-1 engine or a version built under license by Fiat, the Fiat R.A. 1050 Tifone. This 12-cylinder V-engine provided about 1,475 horsepower, enabling the fighter to reach speeds in excess of 640 km/h.

Design and structure:

The M.C. 205 retained the elegant design of its predecessor, the M.C. 202, with a streamlined fuselage and all-metal structure. However, it featured some modifications to improve aerodynamic performance and armament.

Armament:

One of the main improvements over the Folgore was the upgraded armament. The Veltro was equipped with two 12.7-mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns mounted above the engine, and in some versions it was equipped with two 20-mm MG 151/20 guns mounted in the wings, giving it a greater offensive capability.

Performance:

The Veltro excelled in terms of speed, maneuverability, and climbing ability. It was able to compete on par with the best Allied fighters of the time, such as the Spitfire and P-51 Mustang, due to its combination of power and agility.

Operational Role:

The Macchi M.C. 205 was mainly employed in interception and air defense roles, especially to counter Allied bombers hitting targets in Italy. It was also used in escort missions to Italian and German bombers, and proved particularly effective in aerial duels.

Service with the Regia Aeronautica and the National Republican Air Force:

The Veltro entered service with the Regia Aeronautica beginning in 1943, shortly before the Italian armistice. After the armistice was signed, some examples continued to fly with theAeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana (ANR), the air force of the Italian Social Republic, while others were employed by the Allies with theItalian Cobelligerent Air Force.

Limitations:

Despite the excellent performance of the M.C. 205, production was limited due to Italy's industrial difficulties during the war. Only about 260 examples were built, insufficient to make a significant difference in the air combat of the second part of the conflict.

Historical Context:

The Macchi M.C. 205 Veltro represents one of the high points of the Italian aircraft industry during World War II. While many Italian fighters at the beginning of the conflict were outdated compared to their Allied and German counterparts, the Veltro proved that Italy was capable of developing world-class aircraft. However, insufficient resources and production limitations limited its impact on the conflict.