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Offline killnu

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« Reply #15 on: June 20, 2007, 12:49:53 PM »
fly the 202 :aok makes you saddle up for a shot...its fun doing that.  guns on it arent so bad if you saddle up at 200 and wait for your shot.
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Offline crockett

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« Reply #16 on: June 20, 2007, 02:00:16 PM »
I was flying the C205 a tour or two ago. Was landing lot of kills left and right. Then next thing I couldn't up with out dieing.

Was a nice plane but I agree with the "keep it fast" idea. However I have seen a pilot or two , do very well in it at slow speeds and turning in the 205.

( I liked the 205 over the 202)
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Offline jerkins

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« Reply #17 on: June 20, 2007, 02:20:59 PM »
from wikipedia

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the C.205 performed well in combat. On 2 August, six Veltros  attacked twenty P-38 Lightnings and Curtiss P-40s, shooting down six of  them for the loss of one


some general c205 specs

Data from The Great Book of Fighters [1]

General characteristics
  Crew: 1
  Length: 8.85 m (29 ft 0 in)
  Wingspan: 10.58 m (34 ft 9 in)
  Height: 3.05 m (10 ft 0 in)
  Wing area: 16.80 m² (180.8 ft²)
   Empty weight: 2,581 kg (5,690 lb)
  Loaded weight: 3 408 kg (7,513 lb)
  Max takeoff weight: 3 900 kg (8,600 lb)
  Powerplant: 1× Fiat RA.1050 R.C.58 Tifone liquid-cooled supercharged   inverted V12 engine, 1,475 hp (1,100 kW)

Performance
  Maximum speed: 640 km/h (345 knots, 400 mph) at 7 500 m (24,600 ft)
  Range: 950 km (515 nm, 590 mi)
  Service ceiling: 11 500 m (37,730 ft)
  Wing loading: 202.9 kg/m² (41.55 lb/ft²)
  Armament
 
Guns:
  2× 12.7 mm (0.50 in) Breda-SAFAT machine guns, 400 rounds/gun, in the  nose
  2× 20 mm (0.787 in) MG 151 cannon, 250 rounds/gun, in the wings
  Bombs: 2× 160 kg (350 lb) bombs
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Offline Krusty

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« Reply #18 on: June 20, 2007, 02:21:07 PM »
C205 is nice, and C202 is nice. The guns really make a difference though.

Most I've ever landed in 1 sortie with a 202: 12

Most I've ever landed in 1 sortie with a 205: 16

The 20mms really let you get kills, even if they're weaker than Hispanos.

If you're used to spit1s or hurri1s then the 202 will be a joy. If you're used to cannons only, you may find the 205 a bit more to your liking. Either way, welcome to the brotherhood of Macchi lovers!

P.S. I'm currently trying to convince my squaddie (Odee) that the C.205 is a great plane. :noid
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« Reply #19 on: June 20, 2007, 02:26:24 PM »
it's been a while for me but I fly it like a dora until it get's slow then I fly it like a 109G6.
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Offline jerkins

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« Reply #20 on: June 20, 2007, 02:39:51 PM »
some very interesting c205 stories on the site below

http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/stories/italy-1943-macchi-c-205-vs-spitfires-4291.html

these are from the book “Un Pilota del Cavallino Rampante”.  they are translated to english.
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« Reply #21 on: June 20, 2007, 02:53:44 PM »
i rarely fly the Macchi 205.  I'm not sure why i don't fly it,  because when i see a red 205, i definately give it respect...  i suspect that maybe some of the crafty ones are flying this one.   im gonna give it a shot tonight.
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Offline hoovers

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« Reply #22 on: June 21, 2007, 12:05:52 AM »
C205 Rocks. Seems to be getting more popular.  Best thing I learned about it was to burn the wing tanks off first.  They burn of very quick and she handles very well.    
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Offline Krusty

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« Reply #23 on: June 21, 2007, 09:26:43 AM »
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Originally posted by hoovers
C205 Rocks. Seems to be getting more popular.


Uh-oh...


I, er, um, uh, retract my previous comments. The C.205 sucks in every way. Just go fly a spitfire or a 190, folks! Nothing to see here, move along!


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Offline Xargos

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« Reply #24 on: June 21, 2007, 10:14:41 AM »
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Originally posted by Krusty
Uh-oh...


I, er, um, uh, retract my previous comments. The C.205 sucks in every way. Just go fly a spitfire or a 190, folks! Nothing to see here, move along!


:noid


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Offline Widewing

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« Reply #25 on: June 21, 2007, 06:04:17 PM »
C.205s are yummie... With a little seasoning and meatballs.

High speed handling is exceptional... Low speed handling is among the worst in the plane set.

For the C.205, speed is truly life. Try the C.202 as Stang states, it's more fun and can actually turn fight (up to a point).

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Offline Gianlupo

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« Reply #26 on: June 22, 2007, 11:21:11 AM »
Just to complete Jerkins data, the 205 could carry 2 160 kg bombs or 2 100 liters drop tanks.

Italian planes rock! Next time vote for the G.55! :)
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Offline Krusty

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« Reply #27 on: June 22, 2007, 11:24:49 AM »
Where's Gatt when you need him? I need Gatt to use his extensive knowledge and library on Macchi planes to research how often and how common the DTs were on the C202/205. If they were somewhat common (read: if they were not rare) then there's no reason HTC should leave them out of the game!
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Offline Gianlupo

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« Reply #28 on: June 22, 2007, 11:29:58 AM »
Eh, Gatt's playing really few, he was brought by 4° Stormo guys to Target Tobruk... you can leave a message for him on their BBS.

Anyway, Krusty, I think they were not common and that's why HT didn't model it.

And, btw.... it's not silver it's white! :D
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Offline Krusty

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« Reply #29 on: June 22, 2007, 11:30:36 AM »
HT didn't do a lot of things... The C2s are "Generation 1" aircraft. They could stand many updates (including DTs!)

It's BMF! Silver!!
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