                  The Macchi C202 "Folgore"

The Macchi C202 "Folgore" (Thunderbolt) was one of the Regia
Aeronautica's primary fighters, entering service in the
summer of 1941 as an improvement over the C200.  Not very
fast or well armed, it still performed well and had a
reputation for ruggedness and was fairly maneuverable.  It
remained in production throughout the war until the Italian
Armistice in 1943.  The C202 had two Breda-SAFAT 12.7mm
machineguns in the nose, and 2 x 7.7mm Breda-SAFAT
machineguns in the wings.  A later option gave it two
underwing cannon pods, each with an MG151 20mm cannon.  The
German engine in the C202 gave it a remarkable resemblance to
the Bf109 series.

The C205V was a much improved version, but was too late to
make much of an impact.
SPECS:  Max speed of 370 mph at 19,685 feet, range 475 miles,
ceiling 37,730 feet.

Created by Gregory M. "Sturmer" Smith
GFBS14A, Prodigy
 
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