C. 205 serie 1

C. 205 serie 1

C. 202

C. 202EC

C. 205 serie 1

C. 202

C. 202EC

Italy

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
3.3	3.7	3.7

Class:

Fighter

Research:5 600

Purchase:22 000

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This page is about the Italian fighter C. 205 serie 1. For other uses, see C.205 (Family).

Description

The C. 205 serie 1 is a rank II Italian fighter with a battle rating of 3.3 (AB) and 3.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica" along with the initial Italian aviation tree.

General info

Flight performance

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 7,000 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	659	641	10360	19.0	19.7	16.8	16.8	250
Upgraded	710	683		17.0	18.0	25.0	20.4

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
0	300	600	340	260	~14	~5

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 400	< 270	< 550	> 380

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
5,800 m	1,232 hp	1,387 hp

Survivability and armour

• 8 mm Steel - Armoured plate behind the pilot
• 50 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windscreen
• Critical components located at the front of aircraft (pilot, engine, controls)
• More fuel tanks located in wings near the fuselage
• Fuel tank in the fuselage behind the pilot

Armaments

Offensive armament

The C. 205 serie 1 is armed with:

• 2 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, nose-mounted (400 rpg = 800 total)
• 2 x 7.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, wing-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)

Usage in battles

The C.205 Serie 1 is perhaps the most underrated rank III Italian fighter, most likely due to the underpowered armament which consists of 2x 12.7 mm and 2x 7.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns. This can be a serious problem since this fighter is BnZ fighter, meaning even a successful pass will badly cripple the target instead destroying it. Therefore, stick with teammates in order to support them. The C.205 Serie 1 works well when escorting bombers.

This fighter can climb fast for its rank and battle rating, thanks to DB 605-A which was installed in Bf 109 G-2, even in stock. The C. 205 serie 1 could climb up to 5,000 m in to seek enemy planes, but higher than 6,000-7,000 m is recommended for safest altitude. Use this advantage when retaining energy, to outrun enemies or gain altitude if the first pass failed and make up the second pass. Although the engine provides considerable manoeuvrability, one should not do excess dogfighting toward the target, as it will burn up energy faster. Never attempt to make a contact against well-manoeuvrable fighters, like Spitfires and Yaks, especially at low altitude. Call teammates, then gain some altitude until the enemy cannot pursue. Use this chance to make a counter-attack and destroy the enemy. One thing to note, this plane's propeller pitch can be tweaked to the maximum value without blowing the engine, unlike all Bf 109s with same engine when using MEC.

When in stock, the armament leaves much to be desired: low velocity and ball ammunition limits the effectiveness of the weapon. Never attempt to head-on by any means; chances are the opponent's bullets will reach the C.205 before its own. One thing should be noticed: while the C.205 has a powerful engine at its battle rating, never intercept the bomber without teammates, especially when down-tiered. However, these machine guns quite effective against dive-bombers or low-flying bombers. Try to aim at the wing or the engine compartment for a desirable hit. Adjust the machine gun convergence to 250-300 m for better effectiveness. Also, load Air Targets or Universal belts for .50 cal, along Stealth belts for the .30 cal.

Overall, C.205 Serie 1 is a support BnZ fighter with good climb rate, reasonably fast for its battle rating. While being overshadowed by under performed armament among all the fighters, in the hands of a skilled player this fighter became a bane among all the enemy fighters, even bombers.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Not controllable	Controllable Not auto controlled	Not controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Separate	Not controllable 1 gear	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator		Offensive 7 mm
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 7 mm MGs
III	Wings repair	Engine		Offensive 12 mm
IV		Engine injection	Cover	New 12 mm MGs

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Arguably fast and nimble against any opponents at its battle rating, thanks to the engine from Bf 109 G-2
• Tweaking the propeller pitch in MEC will not blown the engine, unlike the Bf series with same engine
• Excellent energy retention and roll rate
• Reasonable climb rate
• Excellent high altitude performance
• Insane straight-line acceleration

Cons:

• Inadequate armament at its tier, shots tend to only cripple your enemies instead destroy it
• Hard to control during low speed and altitude
• Any damage severely degrades aircraft functionality

History

The last Italian fighters of the war (the Serie 5, or "third-generation") all used the new German Daimler Benz 605 engine, putting them on a par with the best mid-war aircraft. The M.C. 205 was the only one of the Serie 5's to see much service with the Italian air force. The prototype, based on the M.C. 202, first flew in April, 1942. The added power allowed it to become the first Italian aircraft with cannon armament in the wings. It was considered extremely maneuverable at middle and low altitudes. About 200 were built and delivered starting in October, 1942, seeing combat service in the Mediterranean and Sicily the next year. Another 112 were built after the armistice and delivered to Fascist Italian forces, who used the plane until summer, 1944. Others continued on in Allied use and after the war remained in service as combat fighters until 1947.

Media

The Shooting Range #49 - Pages of History section at 07:02 discusses the C.205.

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