MACCHI MC 202
The plane was developed from the Macchi Mc 200 when in 1940 was available the DB601A
build under licence by Alfa Romeo.
There had been  a particular care for aerodynamics so the 202 could reach 600 km/h (372 mph) while the Me 109E with the same engine was sensibly slower. The climb rate was the same of the Me109.
At the same time it maintained the finger tip manouverabily common to all Italian fighters.
The plane entered service in 1941and saw the first action in Sicily in late summer.
The main operation theatre was North Africa ( Algy hurry up! ) but practically  the plane was used in every other Mediterranean theatre and also Russia.
Entering service the 202 put an end to the gap with allied fighters and was certainly superior to Hurricane and to the P40.
The plane was lightly armed , having only two 12.7 SAFAT machine guns, but could be used explosive bullets. Also 2  7.7 guns where  added in the wings, but seldom because of  their minimal fire power. But the problem really showed up against American heavy bombers in 1943.
Unfortunately only 1200 202 have been built up to 1943, especially for lack of engines. For this reason the MC 200 continued to be built along with the 202.
At the end of 1942 entered service the MC 205 with a DB605 built by FIAT (642 km/h and two added 20mm Mauser cannons in the wings).
The plane represented belongs to the 4th Stormo in mid 1942.

Thanks to Jaxon for the Me109F,to JHAT and SNORRI for the Me109E.
FM.  I changed the measures of the 109 and the Cx so to reach the planes max. speed. Certainly it needs some more.
I couln't fix a problem with the animation of the landing gear. Any help?
