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{{About
 
{{About
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]] alongside the initial Italian aviation tree.
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]] alongside the initial Italian aviation tree.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight Performance ===
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=== Flight performance ===
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
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! colspan="8" | Characteristics
 
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
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|-
 
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,500 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,500 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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| 616 || 599 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 20.9 || 21.6 || 13.3 || 13.3 || 300
 
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
 
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|-
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,500 m)
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
 
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! AB
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! Stock
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! RB
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| 616 || 600 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 20.9 || 21.5 || 13.3 || 13.3 || rowspan="2" | 300
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
 
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| 664 || 638 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 19.1 || 20.0 || 20.5 || 16.5 || 300
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! Upgraded
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| 662 || 638 || 19.1 || 20.0 || 20.6 || 16.5
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
==== Details ====
 
==== Details ====
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|-
 
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flaps
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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! Take-off flaps
 
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! Landing flaps
 
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! Air brakes
 
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! Arrestor gear
 
 
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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! colspan="5" | Limits
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! colspan="7" | Limits
 
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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! -
 
 
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 460 || ~12 || ~6
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 437 || 408 || 260 || ~12 || ~6
 
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
 
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! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
 
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
 
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
 
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| < 400 || < 420 || < 450 || > 715
 
| < 400 || < 420 || < 450 || > 715
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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*8 mm Steel - Pilot's seat
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* 8 mm Steel - Pilot's seat
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*50 mm Bulletproof glass - Armored windscreen
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* 50 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windscreen
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*Critical components located at the front of aircraft (pilot, engine, controls)
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* Critical components located at the front of aircraft (pilot, engine, controls)
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*Fuel tanks located in wings
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* Fuel tanks located in wings
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*Fuel tank in the fuselage behind the pilot
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* Fuel tank in the fuselage behind the pilot
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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{{Specs-Economy}}
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|MG 151/20 (20 mm)|Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)}}
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{{main|MG 151 (20 mm)|Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
  
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* 1 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannon, nose-mounted (250 rpg)
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* 1 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, nose-mounted (250 rpg)
 
* 4 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, nose-mounted (300 rpg = 1,200 total)
 
* 4 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, nose-mounted (300 rpg = 1,200 total)
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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The G.55's main strong points come down to its engine power, its light construction and its wing profile, which grant it a high sustained rate of climb, a tight turning circle and the power output to endure sustained horizontal manoeuvring. It performs best up to medium altitudes around 5,000 m (16,404 feet), after which it is generally outperformed by its competition. Unfortunately, its light construction and its wing profile mean that when the Centauro goes into the vertical, it bleeds speed very easily. Its top speed in a dive is unimpressive and it can barely catch up in a zoom climb with its competitors. The armament is very effective as well, however, the MG 151 is not very accurate at range, which should be taken into account when engaging in head-on passes.
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You should primarily enforce an energy fighting flying style to take advantage of the aircraft's decent energy retention and solid manoeuvrability, and also to try to cover the Centauro's weakness of mediocre speed. Try to stay above your enemy, but take care to recognize the threat your attacker poses by observing the plane they are flying.
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'''Specific enemies worth noting'''
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* [[Spitfire F Mk IX]] and [[Spitfire F Mk XIVe]]. These two Spitfires are some of the most common enemies you will face, and accordingly, some of the most dangerous. The Mk IX has decent speed, amazing climb rate and a great turn rate, and the XIVe has excellent speed and acceleration, great energy retention and solid performance at high altitude. You should never engage a Spitfire in a turn-fight, so focus on Boom-&-Zoom to use your powerful armament to shred through their weak airframes.
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* [[P-51D-30]]. The P-51D-30 is another enemy you should take note of. It is arguably one of the best aircraft at this BR thanks to its excellent speed, great climb rate, relatively powerful armament and solid high-speed manoeuvrability due to its Laminar flow wings. The Packard V-1650 is basically a Merlin engine tuned for high altitude, and it can propel the D-30 to speeds the G.55 can only dream of. However, the D-30 has extremely poor manoeuvrability at low speeds due to the same Laminar flow wings that allow it to turn well at high speeds, so if you cannot engage one with an energy advantage you can turn-fight it.
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* [[Yak-3P]]. The feared red Russian menace is an extremely dangerous opponent that can engage you on a more than even footing. It turns extremely well and has a solid climb rate while also sporting a relatively powerful set of 3 B-20 cannons, but its performance suffers above 3,000 m where its already mediocre speed becomes crippling. As long as you take care to not turn fight one and engage it above 4,000 m, it is not a threat.
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* Late [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109s]]. The G-2 and G-6 outclass you in every way, shape and form. Under no circumstances are you to engage these opponents, and if one forces a fight on you, seek assistance from teammates.
  
 
=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
=== Manual Engine Control ===
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
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| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Auto control available || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Auto control available || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>1 gear || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Not controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Separate || Not controllable<br>1 gear || Not controllable
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| I
 
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| Fuselage repair
 
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| Radiator
 
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| Offensive 12 mm
 
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| MCGP50
 
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| II
 
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| Compressor
 
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| Airframe
 
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| New 12 mm MGs
 
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| III
 
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| Wings repair
 
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| Engine
 
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| Offensive 20 mm
 
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| MCSAP100
 
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| IV
 
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| Engine injection
 
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| Cover
 
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| New 20 mm cannons
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Powerful armament and large ammunition pool, superior to [[Bf 109 F-4]] and [[Bf 109 G-2/trop]] when stock, and placed at the nose like [[P-38 (Family)|P-38 Lightning series]] for successful head-on
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* Powerful armament and large ammunition pool, and placed in the nose like the [[P-38 (Family)|P-38 Lightning series]] for successful head-on attacks
 
* Quite agile thanks to the DB 605 engine
 
* Quite agile thanks to the DB 605 engine
 
* Can be used as fighter-bomber when needed
 
* Can be used as fighter-bomber when needed
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* Exceptional diving performance, combined with center-mounted armament for guaranteed BnZ tactics
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* Exceptional diving performance, combined with centre-mounted armament allows for exceptional Boom & Zoom tactics
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* The .50 cal Breda-SAFAT are notorious for woeful firepower past 300 m and inferior to [[M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|M2 Browning]] although the armament is placed like P-38
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* The .50 cal Breda-SAFAT are notorious for woeful firepower past 300 m and inferior when compared to the [[M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|M2 Browning]]
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* Inferior flight performance over [[C.205 serie 3]] despite its same BR and engine
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* Inferior flight performance over [[C.205 serie 3]] despite similar battle rating and the same engine
 
* Mediocre roll rate
 
* Mediocre roll rate
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* Slower speed than any Allied and Axis fighter in its BR
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* Slower speed than any Allied or Axis fighter at its battle rating
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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Powerful, fast and sturdy, the G.55 was considered an unbeatable interceptor at high altitude. The second of the "Serie 5" or third-generation Italian wartime fighters with the DB 605 engine, 30 were in service at the time of the 1943 Armistice, and Fascist forces continued to use the 150 still in their possession until the end of the war.  
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Powerful, fast and sturdy, the G.55 was considered an unbeatable interceptor at high altitude. The second of the "Serie 5" or third-generation Italian wartime fighters with the DB 605 engine, 30 were in service at the time of the 1943 Armistice, and Fascist forces continued to use the 150 still in their possession until the end of the war.
  
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Six hundred were supposed to have been built by Fiat, along with 250 Macchi M.C. 205s and 750 Reggiane Re. 2005s, but the armistice ended those plans. The Fiat design was faster than the Macchi at high altitude, and it was more powerfully armed as well. It was considered sturdier, but slower and less maneuverable compared to the Reggiane design. The 353rd Squadron took it operational in June, 1943.
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Six hundred were supposed to have been built by Fiat, along with 250 Macchi M.C. 205s and 750 Reggiane Re. 2005s, but the armistice ended those plans. The Fiat design was faster than the Macchi at high altitude, and it was more powerfully armed as well. It was considered sturdier, but slower and less manoeuvrable compared to the Reggiane design. The 353rd Squadron took it operational in June, 1943.
  
 
After the war, production resumed, with Argentina and Syria buying the model. It continued in Italian service for several years.
 
After the war, production resumed, with Argentina and Syria buying the model. It continued in Italian service for several years.
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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== See also ==
 
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== External links ==
 
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* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/364973-fiat-g55-serie-i-sottoserie-0-centauro/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
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{{AirManufacturer Fiat}}
 
{{AirManufacturer Fiat}}
 
{{Italy fighters}}
 
{{Italy fighters}}

Latest revision as of 19:55, 9 May 2024

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This page is about the Italian fighter G.55 sottoserie 0. For other versions, see G.55 (Family).
G.55 sottoserie 0
g_55_serie1_ss0.png
GarageImage G.55 sottoserie 0.jpg
G.55 sottoserie 0
Italy flag.png Italy
III Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
4.7 4.3 4.3
Class:
Research:26 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:76 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The G.55 sottoserie 0 is a rank III Italian fighter with a battle rating of 4.7 (AB) and 4.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica" alongside the initial Italian aviation tree.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 6 500 m638 km/h
Turn time20 s
Max altitude10 000 m
EngineDaimler-Benz DB-605A
TypeInline
Cooling systemWater
Take-off weight4 t
Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 6,500 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 616 600 10000 20.9 21.5 13.3 13.3 300
Upgraded 662 638 19.1 20.0 20.6 16.5

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 + -
840 260 437 408 260 ~12 ~6
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 400 < 420 < 450 > 715
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
5,700 m 1,260 hp 1,398 hp

Survivability and armour

Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural840 km/h
Gear260 km/h
  • 8 mm Steel - Pilot's seat
  • 50 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windscreen
  • Critical components located at the front of aircraft (pilot, engine, controls)
  • Fuel tanks located in wings
  • Fuel tank in the fuselage behind the pilot

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB1 024 → 1 303 Sl icon.png
RB2 276 → 2 897 Sl icon.png
SB3 433 → 4 370 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications24 600 Rp icon.png
44 800 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost1 100 Ge icon.png
Crew training22 000 Sl icon.png
Experts76 000 Sl icon.png
Aces500 Ge icon.png
Research Aces320 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
60 / 150 / 310 % Sl icon.png
142 / 142 / 142 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
1 200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 200 Sl icon.png
115 Ge icon.png
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Research:
1 200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 200 Sl icon.png
115 Ge icon.png
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
1 900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
3 500 Sl icon.png
180 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
1 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 700 Sl icon.png
140 Ge icon.png
Mods new engine.png
Engine
Research:
1 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 700 Sl icon.png
140 Ge icon.png
Mods metanol.png
Engine injection
Research:
2 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
4 900 Sl icon.png
250 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
1 900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
3 500 Sl icon.png
180 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
2 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
4 900 Sl icon.png
250 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
safat12_belt_pack
Research:
1 200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 200 Sl icon.png
115 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
GP50
Research:
1 200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 200 Sl icon.png
115 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods weapon.png
safat12_new_gun
Research:
1 900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
3 500 Sl icon.png
180 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
mg15120_belt_pack
Research:
1 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 700 Sl icon.png
140 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
GP100
Research:
1 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 700 Sl icon.png
140 Ge icon.png
Mods weapon.png
mg15120_new_gun
Research:
2 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
4 900 Sl icon.png
250 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 120 mm MG 151 cannon
Ammunition250 rounds
Fire rate700 shots/min
Weapon 24 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun
Ammunition1 200 rounds
Fire rate700 shots/min
Main articles: MG 151 (20 mm), Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)

The G.55 sottoserie 0 is armed with:

  • 1 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, nose-mounted (250 rpg)
  • 4 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, nose-mounted (300 rpg = 1,200 total)

Suspended armament

List of setups (2)
Setup 12 x 50 kg GP 50 bomb
Setup 22 x 100 kg GP 100T bomb
Main articles: GP 50 (50 kg), GP 100 (100 kg)

The G.55 sottoserie 0 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 2 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (100 kg total)
  • 2 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs (200 kg total)

Usage in battles

The G.55's main strong points come down to its engine power, its light construction and its wing profile, which grant it a high sustained rate of climb, a tight turning circle and the power output to endure sustained horizontal manoeuvring. It performs best up to medium altitudes around 5,000 m (16,404 feet), after which it is generally outperformed by its competition. Unfortunately, its light construction and its wing profile mean that when the Centauro goes into the vertical, it bleeds speed very easily. Its top speed in a dive is unimpressive and it can barely catch up in a zoom climb with its competitors. The armament is very effective as well, however, the MG 151 is not very accurate at range, which should be taken into account when engaging in head-on passes.

You should primarily enforce an energy fighting flying style to take advantage of the aircraft's decent energy retention and solid manoeuvrability, and also to try to cover the Centauro's weakness of mediocre speed. Try to stay above your enemy, but take care to recognize the threat your attacker poses by observing the plane they are flying.

Specific enemies worth noting

  • Spitfire F Mk IX and Spitfire F Mk XIVe. These two Spitfires are some of the most common enemies you will face, and accordingly, some of the most dangerous. The Mk IX has decent speed, amazing climb rate and a great turn rate, and the XIVe has excellent speed and acceleration, great energy retention and solid performance at high altitude. You should never engage a Spitfire in a turn-fight, so focus on Boom-&-Zoom to use your powerful armament to shred through their weak airframes.
  • P-51D-30. The P-51D-30 is another enemy you should take note of. It is arguably one of the best aircraft at this BR thanks to its excellent speed, great climb rate, relatively powerful armament and solid high-speed manoeuvrability due to its Laminar flow wings. The Packard V-1650 is basically a Merlin engine tuned for high altitude, and it can propel the D-30 to speeds the G.55 can only dream of. However, the D-30 has extremely poor manoeuvrability at low speeds due to the same Laminar flow wings that allow it to turn well at high speeds, so if you cannot engage one with an energy advantage you can turn-fight it.
  • Yak-3P. The feared red Russian menace is an extremely dangerous opponent that can engage you on a more than even footing. It turns extremely well and has a solid climb rate while also sporting a relatively powerful set of 3 B-20 cannons, but its performance suffers above 3,000 m where its already mediocre speed becomes crippling. As long as you take care to not turn fight one and engage it above 4,000 m, it is not a threat.
  • Late Bf 109s. The G-2 and G-6 outclass you in every way, shape and form. Under no circumstances are you to engage these opponents, and if one forces a fight on you, seek assistance from teammates.

Manual Engine Control

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

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Powerful armament and large ammunition pool, and placed in the nose like the P-38 Lightning series for successful head-on attacks
  • Quite agile thanks to the DB 605 engine
  • Can be used as fighter-bomber when needed
  • Exceptional diving performance, combined with centre-mounted armament allows for exceptional Boom & Zoom tactics

Cons:

  • The .50 cal Breda-SAFAT are notorious for woeful firepower past 300 m and inferior when compared to the M2 Browning
  • Inferior flight performance over C.205 serie 3 despite similar battle rating and the same engine
  • Mediocre roll rate
  • Slower speed than any Allied or Axis fighter at its battle rating

History

Powerful, fast and sturdy, the G.55 was considered an unbeatable interceptor at high altitude. The second of the "Serie 5" or third-generation Italian wartime fighters with the DB 605 engine, 30 were in service at the time of the 1943 Armistice, and Fascist forces continued to use the 150 still in their possession until the end of the war.

Six hundred were supposed to have been built by Fiat, along with 250 Macchi M.C. 205s and 750 Reggiane Re. 2005s, but the armistice ended those plans. The Fiat design was faster than the Macchi at high altitude, and it was more powerfully armed as well. It was considered sturdier, but slower and less manoeuvrable compared to the Reggiane design. The 353rd Squadron took it operational in June, 1943.

After the war, production resumed, with Argentina and Syria buying the model. It continued in Italian service for several years.

Media

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See also

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External links


Fiat Aviation (Fiat Aviazione)
Fighters  CR.32 · CR.32 bis · CR.32 quater
  CR.42 · Marcolin's C.R.42 CN · ▀Marcolin's C.R.42 CN
  G.50 serie 2 · G.50 AS serie 7
  G.55 sottoserie 0 · G.55 serie 1 · G.55S
  G.56
Jet fighters  G.91 pre-serie · G.91 R/1 · G.91 Y · G.91 YS
  ▄F-86K*
  ▄F-104G* · F-104S* · F-104S.ASA* · ▄F-104S TAF*
Strike aircraft  F.C.20 Bis
Bombers  B.R.20DR · B.R.20M M1
Export/Captured  J11 · ▀CR.42
  ▀G.50 serie 2 · ▀G.50 AS serie 7
  ◄G.91 R/3 · ◄G.91 R/4 · G.91 R/4
  *Licensed
See also  North American Aviation · Lockheed Martin

Italy fighters
Fiat  CR.32 · CR.32 bis · CR.32 quater · CR.42 · Marcolin's C.R.42 CN
  G.50 serie 2 · G.50 AS serie 7
  G.55 sottoserie 0 · G.55 serie 1 · G.55S · G.56
Reggiane  Re.2000 G.A. · Re.2000 serie 1
  Re.2001 serie 1 · Re.2001 gruppo 22 · Re.2001 CB · Re.2001 CN
  Re.2002 Early
  Re.2005 serie 0
Macchi  C. 200 serie 3 · C. 200 serie 7
  C. 202 · C. 202D · C. 202EC
  C. 205 serie 1 · C. 205 serie 3 · C. 205N2
IMAM  Ro.44
  Foreign:
Germany  ▄Bf 109 G-14/AS
USA  ▄P-47D-30
Britain  ▄Spitfire Mk Vb/trop
Hungary  ◐Bf 109 F-4 · ◐Bf 109 G-2 · ◔Yak-9P
Romania  He 112 B-1/U2 · IAR-81C

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