An Italian radial-engine monoplane fighter that equipped the Regia Aeronautica in the early years of World War II.
Development
Macchi C.200 Saetta was developed by Aeronautica Macchi in Kingdom of Italy as a fighter. The family first flew in 1937 and entered service in 1939. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Macchi C.200 Saetta is represented primarily in the fighter role. The sourced variant records include service with Regia Aeronautica. Its documented combat-history coverage includes World War II. Role tags attached to the family include air superiority.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include C.200 Serie VII.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.200 Serie VII | Production | Fighter | Regia Aeronautica |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Italian Civil and Military Aircraft, 1930-1945 — Aero Publishers · Tier 3