De Agostini Diecast DAWF79 - Macchi M.C.205 Veltro Regia Aeronautica Italy 1:72 for Sale

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De Agostini Diecast DAWF79 - Macchi M.C.205 Veltro Regia Aeronautica Italy 1:72 For Sale

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De Agostini Diecast DAWF79 - Macchi M.C.205 Veltro Regia Aeronautica Italy 1:72:
$24.20

De Agostini WWII Fighters DAWF79

Macchi M.C.205 Veltro Diecast Model

Regia Aeronautica

1:72 Scale Length Width

Macchi M.C.205 Veltro 4.75" 5.75"

Model in Excellent Condition and displayed only- comes in original blister pack.

The Macchi MC.205 Veltro (Greyhound) was an Italian World War II fighter aircraft built by the Aeronautica Macchi. Along with the Reggiane Re.2005 and Fiat G.55, the Macchi C.205 was one of the three "Serie 5" Italian fighters built around the powerful Daimler-Benz DB 605 engine. The C.205 was a development of the earlier C.202 Folgore. Although the definitive Macchi fighter, able to match the best Allied opponents in speed and maneuverability, the C.205 Veltro was introduced late in the conflict. Due to poor industrial capability, only a small production run of the C.205 fighter was delivered before the end of the war.

Macchi M.C.205 Veltro

Designed as a high-speed interceptor with a ground-attack capability, the M.C.205 was first flown on April 19th, 1942. The Veltro was a refinement of the M.C.202 Folgore and used a more powerful license-built version of the Daimler-Benz DB 605 engine that powered the German Bf 109. It was fast and maneuverable and was widely regarded as the best Italian aircraft of World War II, more than capable of engaging allied fighters like the P-51 Mustang or attacking allied bomber formations. The complexity of its construction and a lack of manufacturing resources hampered production though, and only 262 examples were eventually built.

De Agostini WWII Fighters

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".