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I am interested in getting more info about the Italian "Series 5"
fighters of WW2 (Macchi MC. 205, Reggiane Re. 2005, Fiat G.55). Some specific questions: 1. Did any Macchi 205's have 20mm cannons installed /inside/ the wings, or did cannon-equipped 205's only have them in under-wing gondolas? My sources are not clear on this. 2. How many rounds of ammo did the cannon-equipped MC 205 carry for each cannon? 3. My understanding is that all Italian planes had "reversed" throttle controls, i.e. the pilot pulled the throttle control back to get more engine power, and pushed the control forward to cut engine power. Were any of the Italian 5-series fighters modified to have the throttle control operate the opposite/"standard" way when exported to other nations (for instance, when German pilots supposedly used the Re.2005 over Berlin)? 4. I have read that the limited-production Re.2005 was considered the best handling/most maneuverable/best performing plane of the three Italian fighters at low-to-mid altitudes. I have heard offhand that an Italian pilot who flew both the Spitfire VIII and the Re.2005 said that the Re.2005 was much superior of the two in this respect. Since there is so little information about the Re.2005 out there, can anyone verify/add to this? Was the 2005 really that good? Did the plane have any vices (I've heard about some sort of structural problem?)? Thanks for any help... |
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