The Macchi C.202 Folgore ( Italian "thunderbolt") was an Italian fighter aircraft developed and manufactured by Macchi Aeronautica. It was operated mainly by the Regia Aeronautica ( RA; Royal ( Italian) Air Force) in and around the Second World War. The Macchi C.202 Folgore was a single-engine, single-seat fighter. Dimensions of the frame measured 8.85m in length, 3.03m in height, and with a wingspan of 10.58m. The area of the wings was 16.82 m2, with an empty weight of 2,350 kg and a max takeoff weight of 2,930 kg.
Macchi MC202 Folgore Italy Air Force Aviation Photo 3945233
Italian World War II Fighter Virtually unknown outside Italy, the C.202 Folgore was the best fighter aircraft fielded in significant numbers by the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Royal Air Force or RA) during World War II. During the Siege of Malta, the Macchi C.202 Folgore proved to be superior to the aircraft flown by the British. (Photo Credit: Umeyou / Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0) The Macchi C.202 Folgore was different from past Italian aircraft, as it featured a German-made engine and a more streamlined fuselage. It was known among pilots for being very well-made. The Macchi C.202 Folgore (Italian "thunderbolt") was a World War II fighter aircraft built by Macchi Aeronautica and operated mainly by the Regia Aeronautica (RA; Royal (Italian) Air Force). Macchi aircraft designed by Mario Castoldi received the "C" letter in their model designation, hence the Folgore is referred to as the C.202 or MC.202. 32 results for Macchi MC-202 Folgore Modify search Civilian only Military only Sort by: Photo results Airline: Italy - Air Force Reg: MM7431 photos Aircraft: Macchi MC-202 Folgore Serial #: 365-1 Photo date: 2021-09-10 Uploaded: 2023-10-08 Likes: 2 0 Views: 426 Location: Milano Malpensa - LIMC, Italy
Macchi MC202 Folgore (replica) Italy Air Force Aviation Photo 2339024
The Macchi C.202 Folgore ("Thunderbolt") served as one of the top Italian-designed fighters during the critical middle years of World War 2. The C.202 series, powered by an inline engine, was a further Macchi development of the radial-engined C.200 Saetta monoplane fighter. The C.202 was instantly improved by way of a license-produced version. One of the best Italian fighters in the middle years of World War II was the Macchi C.202 Folgore (Lightning). At Macchi the C.200 Saetta was already in series production for the Italian Regia Aeronautica and the company recognized the full potential of the fighter when its under-powered Fiat A74 engine could be replaced. Mano Castoldi developed the new Folgore from the C.200 with its radial. Serie XI and XII-XV, MC.202EC, and; MC.202D. This section also contains useful tables on production statistics and airframe specifications. Section 1 - Technical Description. The core of the book at 33 pages in length, this section uses both photos and drawings to take a detailed look at the MC.202 airframe. The Macchi M.C.202 Folgore (Thunderbolt) was probably the best Italian fighter aircraft to see service in significant numbers during the Second World War. It was developed from the manoeuvrable but underpowered M.C.200 Saetta, and was based around a licence-built Daimler-Benz inline engine. Although the M.C.200 was a well-streamlined and very.
Private Macchi MC202 Folgore at Milan Volandia Aviation Museum Photo ID 288091 Airplane
Price: £13, US$19, EUR17, AU$26 The Macchi MC.202 A Technical Guide is the third title in the Valiant Wings Airframe Detail series described as books for the avid aviation modeller and enthusiast. Scale modellers have never had it so good. Right now all manner of historic aircraft types can be built in the popular scales. Macchi MC.202 with DB 605 were initially known as MC.202 bis; later as the C.205 Veltro. Macchi C.200, C.202 and C.205 shared many common components. The MC.200A/2 was a MC.200 with Folgore wings (MM.8238). After the Armistice, Aeronautica Sannita or the Co-Belligerent Italian AF began MC.205 modifying C.202s with DB 605s. These aircraft were.
Introduction Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the Italian Air Force, the Italian model company Italeri, released the long awaited Macchi C.202 in 1/32 scale. Before this kit, there were different models available on the market but almost all these kits are now sold out or not available. The Macchi C.202 Folgore was one of the premier fighter aircraft that Italy fielded during World War II. First flying in late 1940, it moved quickly into production. The German-designed DB601 engine was built under license in Italy and was used to power the 202, allowing it to reach a top speed of 372 mph at 18,000 feet. The Macchi's armament.
Aviation photographs of Macchi MC.202 Folgore ABPic
The MC.202 from a structure of 151-st squadron of 20-th group of air force of Italy, the pilot - E.Tarantola, September, 1942. The first production C.202s, from the Macchi-built Serie II and III, were delivered in July 1941. By that time, Italy had been at war a year, a period of sharp reverses. The 'new' fighters of 1939 simply couldn't hold. 2,370 views Art Scale Kit [ASK] is to release soon six decal sets for the Macchi MC.202 Folgore in 1:32 scale "1/32 Preliminary preview of August news preparation from www.artscale.eu Distribution and Production"….……………………………….. ASK D32070 - Macchi MC.202 Folgore Part 1 Regia Aeronautica 21°Gruppo Caccia
