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Macchi MC.205 Veltro

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Regarded as one of Italy's best World War II fighter planes, the Macchi MC.205 Veltro was an upgraded model rather than an entirely new aircraft. The most visible difference between models was a new, larger tail section. The Veltro continued to use the Italian built version of the Daimler Benz 605 engine, but it was upgraded to produce an additional 300 h.p.  Minor changes were also made to the aircraft to improve streamlining and lessen drag.

The Macchi MC.205 Veltro proved itself equal or superior to most Allied fighters of the time. It dominated early World War II fighter aircraft and could hold its own against most of the newest models.

Unfortunately for the Italians, the Macchi MC.205 Veltro entered the war too late and in too small numbers to make a difference in the war effort.

A total of 262 Macchi MC.205 Veltro aircraft of all types were manufactured.


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fighter
one
Fiat Tifone
1,475 h.p.
2 x 12.7 mm
2 x 20 mm
2 x 350 lbs. ea.
5,700 lbs.
7,510 lbs.
29' 0"
34' 9"
325 mph
400 mph
3,250 fpm
37,700 feet
600 miles
4/12/42
2/43
Radio Control Airplane
Robert Stinson's rc Macchi MC.205 Veltro.


Radio Control Airplanes:







Pictured above is the rc Macchi MC.205 Veltro built by Robert Stinson.  Robert converted a VQ Warbirds rc airplane from engine to electric power.  Robert uses a Dualsky 4250 CA-5 motor to power his RC MC.205.

The rc Macchi MC.205 Veltro ARF for sale by VQ Warbirds has a wingspan of 62" and a length of 46.5". Construction materials used in the scale model radio control airplane are mostly balsa and lite plywood. VQ Warbirds recommends powering their rc airplane with .40 to .46 two cycle or .70 four cycle engines.  It weighs around 6 lbs.

RC airplane pilots report that their VQ Warbirds rc Macchi MC.205 Veltro ARF radio control airplane is fun and easy to fly with no bad habits.  Flight of the rc airplane is straight and true.  The radio control airplane is very stable, even in cross winds.  When landing, the RC Macchi MC.205 Veltro will glide a long way with the motor off. You can slow the radio control airplane down to land without it dropping a wing.

Have you built or seen a Macchi MC.205 scale model rc airplane for sale that you would like to recommend. If so, kindly email us.


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RC Macchi MC.205 Veltro from VQ Warbirds.



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RC Macchi MC.205 Veltro in flight.


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RC Macchi MC.205 Veltro with gear down.