{"product_id":"mc-205-veltro-1-72-italeri-1227-in-shrinkwrap","title":"MC. 205 Veltro - 1\/72 - Italeri 1227 - In Shrinkwrap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Macchi C.205 Veltro (Italian: Greyhound) (also known as MC.205, \"MC\" standing for \"Macchi Castoldi\") was a Second World War-era fighter aircraft designed and produced by the Italian aircraft manufacturer Aeronautica Macchi. Along with the Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario and Fiat G.55 Centauro, the Macchi C.205 was one of the three \"Serie 5\" Italian fighters built around the powerful German-sourced Daimler-Benz DB 605 engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C.205 was a development of the earlier C.202 Folgore, work on which commenced in 1941. On 19 April 1942, the C.205V Veltro performed its maiden flight. During testing, the type proved that it could achieve a maximum speed of roughly 640 km\/h (400 mph). Due to a combination of design choices, including the DB 605 engine and a relatively high wing loading, it was capable of achieving comparable performance to contemporary frontline German fighter aircraft. Production aircraft were typically armed with a pair of 20 mm Mauser MG 151\/20 cannon along with 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns; the type could also be equipped with underwing bomb racks when conducting ground-attack missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is in \u003cstrong\u003eIn Shrinkwrap\u003c\/strong\u003e condition. There is some shelfwear, including some dishing of the box. As always, the kit shown in the photos is the one you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The War Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51852250513639,"sku":"TWL599","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8511\/5879\/files\/2TWL_450_2e7663b4-1b7b-4694-9885-1b4c75461b9f.jpg?v=1773208368","url":"https:\/\/thewarlibrary.com.au\/products\/mc-205-veltro-1-72-italeri-1227-in-shrinkwrap","provider":"The War Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}