Yes, let's have the Re.2005, 421 mph at 7,000 meters. Lower drag than the C.205. Like the P-47, the Re.2005 can trace its roots back to the Seversky P-35 (with the Re.2000 being little more than a improved copy of the P-35). Pilots who flew the Re.2005 stated that it was markedly more agile than the C.205, as well as considerably faster with the same horsepower. just over 30 were built.
Italian Air Force General Vittorio Minguzzi : "All the series 5 fighters (Macchi 205, Fiat G55 and Re 2005) were competitive with the best allied fighters, including the Mustang and Spitfire IX, each one being noted for a particular flight characteristic. The Re 2005 in particular, is the best in handling of those at high altitudes."
The Reggiane 2005 displayed excellent control in close dogfighting and, according to General Minguzzi, who flew both Re 2005 and Spitfire, was considered even better than the Spitfire in tight turns and handling.
Below:
"The second Re 2005 prototype, MM495, with German-supplied DB 605 and VDM propellor. This aircraft had a top speed of 447 mph / 720 kph at 23,950 ft / 7,300 m."
Performance:
Re 2005 (actual; official Regia Aeronautica tests, 1942 - 1943)
Max speed:
6,560 ft / 2,000 m: 421 mph / 678 kph.
13,120 ft / 4,000 m: 351 mph / 565 kph.
22,800 ft / 6,950 m: 421 mph / 678 kph.
22,965 ft / 7,000 m: 421 mph / 678 kph.
Cruise speed: 320 mph / 515 kph.
Initial climb rate: -
Time to
6,560 ft / 2,000 m: 1 min 55 sec.
13,120 ft / 4,000 m: 4 min 28 sec.
19,685 ft / 6,000 m: 5 min |2, or 7 min 25 sec.
Service ceiling: 37,730 ft / 11,500 m.
Range: 609 miles / 980 km.
Armament:
Two 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns with 350 rounds each in upper engine cowling.
One 20 mm Mauser MG 151 cannon with 150 rounds firing through propellor hub.
Two 20 mm Mauser MG 151 cannon with 200 rounds each in wings.
Up to 2,200 lb / 1,000 kg bomb or fuel tank under fuselage.
Two wing hardpoints for 353 lb / 160 kg of bombs or fuel tanks.
My regards,
Widewing
