1099:, the C.200 provided cover for the retreating Axis forces, strafing advancing Allied columns and light vehicles. However, operations by the type in the theatre were curtailed around this time by increasing shortages of spares, fuel, and components; losses in the face of numerically superior Allied air power also played a role in the rapid decline of deployable C.200s. During January 1943, many Italian aerial units were withdrawn from North Africa, leaving only a single unit operating the type. Bomb-carrying C.200s were amongst those aircraft used during Axis attempts to resist the Allied occupation of the island of
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1032:. A dogfight developed, with the commanding officer, Squadron Leader Linnard, attempting to intercept a Macchi attacking a Hurricane. Both aircraft were making steep turns and losing height. But Linnard was too late, and the Macchi, turning inside the Hurricane, had already hit the Hurricane's cockpit area. The stricken aircraft turned over at a low level and dived into the ground, bursting into flames. Its pilot, the New Zealand-born RAF "ace" (six enemy aircraft destroyed and many more probably destroyed) Flight Lieutenant
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859:(28,900 ft). Comparative speeds of the Hurricane Mk I were 505 km/h (314 mph) at 5,000 m (16,000 ft) and 528 km/h (328 mph) at 6,000 m (20,000 ft). Over 5,000 m (16,000 ft) and at very low levels, only the huge Vokes (anti-sand) air filter fitted to the "tropical" variants slowed the Hurricane Mk II to Macchi levels. Although the Macchi C.200 was more agile than the Hurricane, it carried a lighter armament than its British adversary.
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1469:). But later the choice was for the Fiat A.76 R.C.40 engine with 750 kW (1,010 hp). Two prototypes were ordered. The first flew on 10 August 1940, with the less powerful A.74 engine. Although Macchi estimated a top speed of 550 km/h (340 mph), the prototype was cancelled after Fiat abandoned the troublesome A.76 engine.
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negatively affected mass production efforts, particularly in light of the lack of availability of key resources in Italy at the time. In order to improve the rate of output, the C.200 remained almost unchanged throughout its production life, save for adjustments to the cockpit in response to pilot feedback.
229:(where it obtained an excellent kill to loss ratio of 88 to 15). The plane's very strong all-metal construction and air-cooled engine made the aircraft ideal for conducting ground attack missions; several units flew it as a fighter-bomber. Over 1,000 aircraft had been constructed by the end of the war.
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Shortly following the completion of the second prototype, an initial order for 99 production aircraft was placed with Macchi. The G.50, which during the same flight tests held at
Guidonia airport had out-turned the Macchi, was also placed in limited production, because it had been determined that the
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When Italy entered the war on 10 June 1940, 144 C.200s were operational, only half of which were serviceable. The re-equipment programme, under which the type would have been widely adopted, took longer than expected; and several squadrons were still in the process of being reequipped with the C.200
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arrangement intended to produce 1,200 aircraft between 1939 and 1943. However, during 1940, the termination of all production of the type was considered in response to aerodynamic performance problems that had caused the loss of multiple aircraft; the type was retained after changes were made to the
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evaluated the potential for abandoning use of the type, as the skill involved in flying the C.200 was considered to be beyond that of the average pilot. The problem was a product of the profile of the wing. Castoldi soon tested a new profile, but a solution to the autorotation problem was found by
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The most serious handicap was the low production rate of the type. According to some reports, in excess of 22,000 hours in production time was attributed to the use of antiquated construction technology. A lack of urgency shown by the authorities regarding standardisation was also viewed as having
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were still operating, along with 11 C.202s. However, during the first 18 months of its use on the
Eastern front, together with C.202s, the C.200 had claimed an 88 to 15 victory/loss ratio, during which it had performed 1,983 escort missions, 2,557 offensive sweeps, 511 ground support sorties, and
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African theatre was the first in which the type had been intentionally deployed as a fighter-bomber. During September 1942, the type was responsible for sinking the
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could reach more than 500 km/h (310 mph) at 4,500 m (14,800 ft), although its speed dropped off at altitude: 490 km/h (300 mph) at 6,000 m (20,000 ft) and 350 km/h (220 mph) at 7,000 m (23,000 ft) with a maximum ceiling of 8,800 m
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proved to be incapable of producing enough of the RA.1000 (license-built DB 601) engines needed by the newer aircraft. This contributed to the decision to construct further C.200s that used C.202 components as an interim measure while waiting for the production rate of the latter's engine to be
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was withdrawn on 18 January, bringing 30 C.200 and nine C.202 fighters back to Italy and leaving 15 unserviceable aircraft behind. A total of 66 Italian aircraft had been lost on the
Eastern Front – against, according to official figures, 88 victories claimed during 17 months of action in that
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fighter, which forced a redeployment of
Italian forces in response. Although considered to be inferior to the Hurricane in terms of speed, the C.200 had the advantage in terms of manoeuvrability, turn radius, and climb rate. According to aviation author Bill Gunston, the C.200 proved effective
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Italian escort as "most disappointing". The Saettas proved unable to protect the Stukas from Soviet fighters. On 25 and 26 July 1942, five C.200s were lost in aerial combat. After only three days of action from Tatsinskaya, one-third of the Italian fighters had been shot down.
1369:. In mid-1944, the C.200s of Southern Italy were transferred to the Leverano Fighter School. A lack of spare parts had made maintenance increasingly difficult, but the type continued to be used for advanced training until 1947. A small number of C.200s were also flown by the pro-
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November and December. In December 1941, 371
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at the outbreak of war. Although the first 240 aircraft had been fitted with fully enclosed cockpits, the subsequent variants were provided with open cockpits at the request of the
Italian pilots, who were familiar with the open cockpits that were commonplace amongst the old
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was introduced, the C.200 proved to be, for a time, the foremost
Italian fighter. The first production C.200 series, did not have armour fitted to protect the pilots, as a weight-saving measure. Armour plating was incorporated when frontline units were going to replace the
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African and Italian-based units were routinely rotated to relieve war-weary crews, aiding the resumption of an Axis offensive in the region during early 1942. During this offensive, which led to Italian and German forces reaching the outskirts of
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former could be brought into service earlier. The decision, or indecision, involved in producing multiple overlapping types led to greater inefficiencies in both production and in operation. In June 1939, production of the C.200 formally commenced.
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under the pilot's seat, and in the centre section of the wing. The distinctive "hump" elevated the partially open cockpit to provide the pilot with an unusually wide field of view over the engine. The wing had an advanced system whereby the
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fighters, in the Timofeyevka and Polskaya area, without loss. According to Cattaneo, during the course of the three-day long 'Christmas battle', a total of 12 Soviet fighters were downed by C.200s with only a single friendly aircraft lost.
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did not lose a single C.200. Its pilots destroyed a total of 20 seaplanes and flying boats, while damaging a further 10. Additionally, they set on fire an oil tanker, a fuel truck, several other vehicles, and destroyed port installations.
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at the controls. Officials within the ministry and Macchi's design team fought over the retention of the characteristic hump used to enhance cockpit visibility; after a protracted argument, the feature was ultimately retained.
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was able to compete with contemporary Allied fighters. According to aviation author Gianni Cattaneo, perhaps the greatest weakness of the C.200 was its light machine gun armament. Moreover, a radio was not fitted as standard.
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The C.200 benefitted greatly from preparations that were being made for major expansion of the Italian Air Force, known as Programme R. In 1938, the C.200 was selected as the winner of the tender "Caccia I" (Fighter 1) of the
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517:(air ministry specification) of 1932, Italian industrial leaders had been instructed to concentrate solely on radial engines for fighters, due to their superior reliability. The A.74 was a re-design of the American
635:(Thunderbolt) but in only a limited number of aircraft. After the armour was fitted, the aircraft could become difficult to fly. During aerobatic maneuvers, one could enter an extremely difficult-to-control
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The first prototype was followed by the second prototype early the following year. During testing, the aircraft reportedly attained 805 km/h (500 mph) in a dive free of negative tendencies such as
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warned that when tight turns at beyond 90° were attempted, the aircraft became extremely difficult to control, including a tendency to turn upside down, mostly to the right and entering into a violent
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During February 1942, weather conditions had improved enough to allow for the resumption of full operations. From February onwards, the C.200 was employed in repeated attacks upon Soviet airfields at
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issues; although it could achieve only 500 km/h (310 mph) in level flight due to a lack of engine power. Nevertheless, this capability was superior than the performance of the competing
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harbour and attacked an oil tanker, setting it on fire. Due to limited air resistance being encountered, sorties flown by the type in this theatre were usually limited to escorting and strafing.
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underwent very few modifications during its service life. Aside from the switch to an open canopy, later aircraft were fitted with an upgraded radio and an armoured seat. Some late-production
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The new wing entered production in 1939–1940 at SAI Ambrosini and became standard on the aircraft manufactured by Aermacchi and Breda, a licensed manufacturer. After the modified wing of the
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In response to the prescribed demand for a modern fighter aircraft, Castoldi submitted a proposal for an aircraft based upon his 1935 design studies. On 24 December 1937, the first
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was transferred to Stalino, but were replaced two days later by 359 with 11 C.200s. On 25 December, the C.200s flew low-level attacks against Soviet troops that had encircled the
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intercepted Soviet fighters over Bulawa, shooting down five without loss to themselves. On 28 December, pilots of 359 claimed nine Soviet aircraft, including six
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due to engine problems. While some considered the Macchi C.200 to have been underpowered, the air-cooled radial engine provided some pilot protection during
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As an answer to a 5 January 1938 request by the Regia Aeronautica for a C.200 replacement, Aermacchi proposed the C.201, which had a revised fuselage, an
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Following the signing of the armistice, which resulted in Italy's withdrawal from the Axis, only 33 C.200s remained serviceable. Shortly thereafter, 23
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616:(NACA). He redesigned the wing section with a variable, instead of constant, profile, which was achieved by covering parts of the wings with plywood.
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was withdrawn from active operation. The unit had flown 68 missions, taking part in 19 air combats and 11 ground attack missions. The 22º
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deliveries, prompting consideration of abandoning the use of the aircraft, as it was considered "unflyable" by the average pilot.)
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took part in operations against Yugoslavia right from the start of hostilities. At dawn on 6 April 1941, four C.200s from 73
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was subordinated to Luftwaffe V. Fliegerkorps. Subsequently, they took part in the September offensive on the
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factory replaced because they were defective. The elite unit had to abort many missions against
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Germano La Ferla, which claimed 30 Soviet aircraft shot down and 13 destroyed on the ground.
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Ramsbury, Marlborough, UK: The Crowood Press, 2000.
2650:. Malta: Modelaid International Publications, 1999.
2306:
1088:, an attempted amphibious assault by Allied forces.
2828:Lembo, Daniele. "I brutti Anatroccoli della Regia"
1791:
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
2778:. London, Macdonald, 1957 (reprinted 1962, 1975).
2606:Bergström, Christer – Andrey Dikov – Vlad Antipov
502:Power was provided by a 650 kW (870 hp)
2709:Macchi MC 200 Saetta, pt. 2 (Aviolibri Special 9)
2702:Macchi MC 200 Saetta, pt. 1 (Aviolibri Special 5)
2670:The Macchi MC.200 (Aircraft in Profile number 64)
2494:
2425:
2197:
2026:
2024:
2022:
2020:
2018:
2016:
1909:
1080:, as well as several smaller motor vessels, near
906:. (From the private archive of the Riggio family)
3352:
2824:. London and New York: Frederick Warne & Co.
2536:
2464:
2439:
2437:
2380:
2503:
2170:
1024:On 8 December 1941, Macchi C.200s of the 153rd
448:armistice between Italy and Allied armed forces
186:, Macchi's lead designer, to serve as a modern
2774:Green, William. "The Macchi-Castoldi Series".
2711:(in Italian/English). Rome: IBN Editore, 2004.
2704:(in Italian/English). Rome: IBN Editore, 2001.
2672:. London: Profile Publications, 1966. No ISBN.
2013:
1057:National Museum of the United States Air Force
933:flew up to 100 km (62 mi) south of
40:National Museum of the United States Air Force
2965:
2793:. St. Paul, Minnesota: MBI Publishing, 2001.
2635:. Berkshire, UK: Profile Publications, 1973.
2485:
2434:
2416:
1936:
1553:operated some aircraft as trainers until 1947
289:, called for an aircraft powered by a single
190:fighter aircraft, furnished with retractable
2849:Marcon, Tullio. "Hurricane in Mediterraneo"
2760:Avions: Toute l'aéronautique et son histoire
2697:. Modena, Italy: Edizioni Stem Mucchi, 1994.
2537:Green, William; Swanborough, Gordon (1994).
2455:
2333:
2324:
2261:
1918:
2731:. Milan: A. Vallardi/Collins Jane's, 1996.
2038:
2036:
1954:
1945:
1927:
1005:During April 1941, the C.200s of the 374th
982:, Malta. Flying Officer W. J. Wood claimed
614:National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
2972:
2958:
2808:. London: Salamander Books Limited, 1988.
1876:
1874:
1558:Specifications (Macchi C.200 early series)
1437:Version adapted to North African Campaign.
1294:. Its main task was to provide escort for
42:'s preserved C.200 in the markings of 372
2776:Famous Fighters of the Second World War-2
2757:
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1723:131.7 kg/m (27.0 lb/sq ft)
1479:
1125:with four squadrons and 51 C.200s to the
519:Pratt & Whitney R-1830 SC-4 Twin Wasp
438:fighters, but the deal fell through when
422:. At one point, it was intended that the
2819:
2541:. London: Salamander. pp. 358–360.
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458:The Macchi C.200 was a modern all-metal
157:(Italian: "Lightning"), or MC.200, is a
2905:
2789:Green, William and Gordon Swanborough.
2746:. Glasgow: HarperCollins/Jane's, 1995.
2564:"The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage"
2521:
2288:
2124:
2118:
1871:
1699:570 km (350 mi, 310 nmi)
1693:128 km/h (80 mph, 69 kn)
579:problems similar to those found in the
3353:
2663:Aer. Macchi C.200 (Ali d'Italia no. 8)
2628:. Milan: Milano Edizioni E.C.A., 2000.
2398:
2351:
2145:
2125:Balsved, Johnny E. (27 January 2006).
2092:
2070:
2054:
1356:
650:
466:, which was equipped with retractable
3391:World War II Italian fighter aircraft
3381:Retractable conventional landing gear
2953:
2931:. Parma, Italy: Delta Editrice, 2008.
2690:De Marchi, Italo and Pietro Tonizzo.
2679:. Malta: Wise Owl Publication, 2008.
2610:. Hamilton MA, Eagle Editions, 2006.
2555:
2530:
2482:Bergström-Dikov-Antipov- 2006, p. 57.
1963:
1248:, composed of 356, 361, 382, and 386
1131:Italian Expeditionary Corps in Russia
1113:Italian Expeditionary Corps in Russia
169:. Various versions were flown by the
2877:Fighters and Bombers of World War II
2561:
1613:16.82 m (181.0 sq ft)
1242:Medaglia d'argento al valor militare
1123:22º Gruppo Autonomo Caccia Terrestre
540:, had all the A.74s produced by the
2936:Allied Fighter Aces of World War II
1732:0.286 kW/kg (0.174 hp/lb)
1601:10.58 m (34 ft 9 in)
1423:Breda-proposed modification with a
13:
2127:"History of Danish naval aviation"
1942:De Marchi and Tonizzo 1994, p. 10.
1607:3.05 m (10 ft 0 in)
1595:8.25 m (27 ft 1 in)
1193:, and their easternmost location,
1141:. On 13 August 1941, commanded by
1091:Following the decisive victory by
850:While the Hurricane was faster at
723:
14:
3402:
2938:. London: Greenhill Books, 1997.
2846:. Rome, Italy: IBN Editore, 2006.
2675:Cull, Brian and Frederick Galea.
1757:2 × 12.7 mm (0.500 in)
1711:15.3 m/s (3,010 ft/min)
1672:3-bladed variable-pitch propeller
1069:′s 372 Squadriglia, 153rd Gruppo.
740:, or land-attack fighter) led by
2981:Nieuport-Macchi/Macchi/Aermacchi
2822:The Observer's Book Of Airplanes
1849:List of aircraft of World War II
1536:
1529:Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force
1507:
1501:operated some captured aircraft.
1481:
1367:Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force
1246:Gruppo Autonomo Caccia Terrestre
1234:Gruppo Autonomo Caccia Terrestre
1117:Italian Army in the Soviet Union
1106:
589:Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18
275:Italy's campaigns in East Africa
32:
3386:Single-engined tractor aircraft
2585:
2512:
2315:
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2285:Cull and Galea 2008, pp. 46–47.
2252:
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2206:
2188:
2179:
2045:
2004:
1995:
945:
655:
321:, with Macchi chief test pilot
3366:1930s Italian fighter aircraft
2864:. London: Bounty Books, 2006.
2726:Aerei della II Guerra Mondiale
2595:. Hinckley UK: Midland, 2007.
1837:Weiss Manfréd WM-23 Ezüst Nyíl
866:received C.200s from the 54th
509:, although Castoldi preferred
396:Società Italiana Ernesto Breda
232:
161:developed and manufactured by
16:1930s Italian fighter aircraft
1:
2539:The Complete Book of Fighters
1705:8,900 m (29,200 ft)
1652:2,395 kg (5,280 lb)
1646:2,200 kg (4,850 lb)
1640:1,964 kg (4,330 lb)
1461:GR.14Krs) generating 870 cv (
1374:National Republican Air Force
902:A Macchi C.200 Saetta during
893:
491:were interconnected with the
381:
309:(MM.336) C.200 conducted its
300:
273:In 1936, in the aftermath of
203:armistice of 8 September 1943
3371:Aircraft first flown in 1937
2692:Macchi MC. 200 / FIAT CR. 32
1864:
1473:
1411:R.C.38 radial piston engine.
1063:carries the markings of the
862:On 6 February 1941, the 4th
664:A Macchi C.200 on the ground
7:
2633:Aircraft in Profile Vol. 13
2051:Marcon May 2000, pp. 28–38.
1768:
1566:Macchi C.200 Saetta drawing
1392:were built with the MC.202
1379:
1216:, at Novo Orlowka; and 359
474:. The fuselage was of semi-
209:saw operational service in
10:
3407:
2791:The Great Book of Fighters
1334:area. The aviation of the
1252:. This unit, commanded by
1110:
237:
182:The C.200 was designed by
3317:
3291:
3250:
3034:
2988:
2906:Palermo, Michele (2014).
2820:Lawrence, Joseph (1945).
1459:Gnome-Rhone Mistral Major
780:Lamberto Molinelli of 71
764:) that were escorting 10
643:, one of the top-scoring
453:
370:; on 11 June 1938, Major
287:Ministero dell'Aeronatica
141:
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31:
23:
2744:Aircraft of World War II
1906:Cattaneo 1966, pp. 9–10.
1859:
1744:300 m (980 ft)
1738:260 m (850 ft)
1398:Breda-SAFAT machine guns
1327:1,310 strafing sorties.
1258:Second Battle of Kharkov
1028:engaged Hurricanes from
772:were intercepted by two
606:Passignano sul Trasimeno
565:Breda-SAFAT machine guns
2926:Aermacchi C.202 Folgore
2892:In the Skies of Europe.
2834:Aerei Nella Storia n.26
2707:Di Terlizzi, Maurizio.
2700:Di Terlizzi, Maurizio.
2568:m-selig.ae.illinois.edu
2500:Bergström 2007, p. 122.
2470:Neulen 2000, pp. 63–64.
2452:Cattaneo 1966, pp. 8–9.
2431:Neulen 2000, pp. 60–62.
2395:Cattaneo 1966, pp. 7–8.
2377:Duma 2007, pp. 190–193.
2348:Cattaneo 1966, pp. 6–7.
2276:Cattaneo 1966, pp. 5–6.
2249:Sgarlato 2008, pp. 7–8.
2212:Ethell 1996, pp. 68–69.
2203:Duma 2007, pp. 200–201.
2167:Cattaneo 1966, pp. 4–5.
2042:Cattaneo 1966, pp. 3–4.
1662:14-cylinder air-cooled
1580:General characteristics
766:Savoia-Marchetti SM.79s
480:self-sealing fuel tanks
440:Germany invaded Denmark
2762:(in French) (4): 2–4.
2185:Brindley 1973, p. 234.
1567:
1279:airfield, and then to
1201:late in October 1941.
1070:
1002:
968:Savoia-Marchetti SM.79
907:
800:
665:
2910:. Roma: IBN Editore.
2890:Neulen, Hans Werner.
2855:Storia Militare n. 80
2591:Bergström, Christer.
2527:Cattaneo 1966, p. 12.
2518:Sgarlato 2008, p. 19.
2509:de Marchi 1994, p. 8.
2312:Gunston 1988, p. 255.
2303:Caruana 1999, p. 169.
2294:Caruana 1996, p. 166.
2194:Sgarlato 2008, p. 14.
2176:Palermo 2014, p. 236.
1761:machine guns, 370 rpg
1633:NACA 23009 (modified)
1626:NACA 23018 (modified)
1565:
1404:M.C. 200 (prototypes)
1054:
992:
958:saw extensive use in
901:
798:
663:
2646:Caruana, Richard J.
2413:Cattaneo 1966, p. 8.
2386:Malizia 2006, p. 28.
2368:Cattaneo 1966, p. 7.
2258:Sgarlato 2008, p. 8.
2230:Sgarlato 2008, p. 6.
2158:Cattaneo 1966, p. 4.
2115:Cattaneo 1966, p. 9.
2089:Cattaneo 1966, p. 6.
2067:Cattaneo 1966, p. 5.
2010:Sgarlato 2008, p. 5.
2001:Sgarlato 2008, p. 4.
1992:Cattaneo 1966, p. 3.
1447:(as fighter escort).
1288:Tatsinskaya Airfield
1273:Gruppo Autonomo C.T.
910:C.200s from the 4th
880:Ronchi dei Legionari
807:efforts against the
746:Catania Fontanarossa
600:, chief designer of
283:interceptor aircraft
108:1,151 + 2 Prototypes
2742:Ethell, Jeffrey L.
2724:Ethell, Jeffrey L.
2621:Bignozzi, Giorgio.
2491:Neulen 2000, p. 64.
2461:Neulen 2000, p. 63.
2443:Neulen 2000, p. 62.
2422:Neulen 2000, p. 60.
1960:Ethell 1995, p. 69.
1951:Ethell 1995, p. 70.
1933:Ethell 1995, p. 68.
1924:Spick 1997, p. 116.
1915:Munson 1960, p. 34.
1817:Mitsubishi A6M Zero
1807:Grumman F4F Wildcat
1774:Related development
1650:Max takeoff weight:
1357:After the armistice
1135:Tudora, Ștefan Vodă
1086:Operation Agreement
651:Operational history
610:Willy Messerschmitt
478:construction, with
450:in September 1943.
442:. A total of 1,153
416:Daimler-Benz DB 601
356:Caproni-Vizzola F.5
155:Macchi C.200 Saetta
56:General information
2668:Cattaneo, Gianni.
2661:Cattaneo, Gianni.
2648:Victory in the Air
2339:Duma 2007, p. 190.
2330:Duma 2007, p. 188.
2321:Lembo 2000, p. 26.
2267:Duma 2007, p. 201.
1568:
1211:Black Shirt Legion
1074:British destroyer
1071:
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970:bombers attacking
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774:Gloster Gladiators
742:Tenente Colonnello
666:
163:Aeronautica Macchi
75:Aeronautica Macchi
3376:Low-wing aircraft
3348:
3347:
3318:Purchased designs
2917:978-88-7565-168-8
2875:Munson, Kenneth.
2839:Malizia, Nicola.
2685:978-99932-92-78-4
2601:978-1-85780-276-4
2562:Lednicer, David.
1886:www.alieuomini.it
1802:Fiat G.50 Freccia
1797:Curtiss P-36 Hawk
1715:Time to altitude:
1551:Italian Air Force
1523:Regia Aeronautica
1066:Regia Aeronautica
784:over the sea off
778:Sergente Maggiore
678:Regia Aeronautica
645:Regia Aeronautica
641:Leonardo Ferrulli
612:and the American
598:Sergio Stefanutti
593:Regia Aeronautica
581:Fiat G.50 Freccia
554:cacciabombardiere
364:Regia Aeronautica
340:Fiat G.50 Freccia
279:Regia Aeronautica
194:and powered by a
172:Regia Aeronautica
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118:Introduction date
98:Regia Aeronautica
48:Regia Aeronautica
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1265:German 17th Army
844:Hawker Hurricane
760:and one from 81
738:caccia terrestre
730:Battle of France
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523:Tranquillo Zerbi
470:and an enclosed
368:Guidonia airport
344:Reggiane Re.2000
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256:Schneider Trophy
177:Second World War
159:fighter aircraft
129:24 December 1937
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1780:Macchi C.202
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146:Macchi C.202
126:First flight
105:Number built
96:
93:Primary user
70:Manufacturer
47:
43:
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3283:M-311/M-345
2857:, May 2000.
1759:Breda-SAFAT
1678:Performance
1670:Propellers:
1656:Powerplant:
1345:Squadriglia
1250:Squadriglia
1218:Squadriglia
1214:Tagliamento
1207:Squadriglia
1147:Squadriglia
1101:Pantelleria
1034:Owen Tracey
1030:94 Squadron
1007:Squadriglia
976:Squadriglia
916:Squadriglia
878:) moved to
782:Squadriglia
762:Squadriglia
758:Squadriglia
754:Squadriglia
710:Squadriglia
688:of the 1st
672:of the 4th
530: [
431:increased.
336:aeroelastic
295:machine gun
281:with a new
260:Macchi M.39
233:Development
44:Squadriglia
3355:Categories
1728:Power/mass
1611:Wing area:
1467:horsepower
1445:fuel tanks
1420:M.C.200bis
1290:, with 24
1199:Zaporozhye
1187:Oblivskaja
1175:Borvenkovo
1167:Zaporozhye
1155:Krivoi Rog
1097:El Alamein
1095:forces at
1042:Alexandria
918:flew over
894:Yugoslavia
888:Yugoslavia
821:Sunderland
811:island of
682:Fiat CR.42
587:, and the
585:IMAM Ro.51
460:cantilever
428:Alfa Romeo
382:Production
352:IMAM Ro.51
334:and other
301:Prototypes
219:Yugoslavia
3251:Aermacchi
2768:1243-8650
1865:Citations
1599:Wingspan:
1571:Data from
1498:Luftwaffe
1474:Operators
1440:M.C.200CB
1434:M.C.200AS
1409:Fiat A.74
1339:theatre.
1332:Millerovo
1304:Hauptmann
1269:Slavyansk
1191:Millerovo
1129:with the
1084:, during
852:sea level
637:flat spin
515:direttiva
504:Fiat A.74
487:actuated
476:monocoque
464:monoplane
462:low-wing
418:-powered
412:Fiat A.76
376:flat spin
348:A.U.T. 18
307:prototype
248:monoplane
188:monoplane
2983:aircraft
2573:16 April
1769:See also
1750:Armament
1414:M.C. 200
1380:Variants
1350:Capitano
1300:Don Bend
1277:Makiivka
1254:Maggiore
1183:Makiivka
1143:Maggiore
935:Karlovac
925:The 4th
718:biplanes
702:Vergiate
550:strafing
542:Reggiane
493:ailerons
402:under a
81:Designer
3242:M.B.323
3237:M.B.320
3232:M.B.308
3227:M.C.205
3222:M.C.202
3217:M.C.201
3212:M.C.200
3207:M.C.100
3006:Parasol
1618:Airfoil
1605:Height:
1593:Length:
1489:Germany
1450:M.C.201
1390:Saettas
1363:Saettas
1324:Saettas
1298:in the
1292:Saettas
1171:Stalino
1163:Dnieper
1151:Flights
1137:, near
984:Tenente
980:Hal Far
952:C.200AS
829:Saettas
825:Augusta
633:Folgore
626:Saettas
472:cockpit
444:Saettas
332:flutter
264:M.C. 72
238:Origins
134:Retired
113:History
64:Fighter
3335:SF.260
3278:MB-340
3273:MB-339
3268:MB-338
3263:MB-335
3258:MB-326
3202:M.C.99
3197:M.C.94
3192:M.C.77
3187:M.C.73
3182:M.C.72
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