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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"]] along with the initial Italian aviation tree.
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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"]] along with the initial Italian aviation tree. The C.205 serie 3 is a refinement of the C.205 serie 1, which was a development of the C.202. The serie 3 addresses the main issue of the C.202, which is it's highly underwhelming firepower. The wings now each hold an 20mm MG151/20 that accompany what used to be the primary  armament, 2x12.7mm machine guns mounted above the engine cowling. Other improvements include the replacement of the Daimler-benz 601 with the more powerful DB 605. This gives the C.205 the performance to keep up with it's armament and BR.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight Performance ===
 
=== Flight Performance ===
''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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The aircraft has a very good roll rate and generally good acceleration both in level flight and when diving. Overall handling is good and energy retention in level flight and in the vertical is very good. Control lock up starts with the rudder past 500-550kph with the test of the control surfaces steadily locking up past 600-650kph. Players should make sure to leave enough altitude to pull out of a steep dive. The control lockup prevents the wings from tearing due to excessive G-force. The engine maintains alot of power even past 5000 metres and takes a while to overheat.
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For Full real control pilots, the left wing is slightly longer than the right to counter the torque of the engine. This can cause the aircraft to roll to the side even when making a light change in pitch.
  
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
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* 50 mm Bulletproof glass - Windscreen
 
* 50 mm Bulletproof glass - Windscreen
 
* 8 mm Steel - Behind pilot
 
* 8 mm Steel - Behind pilot
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* Decent build quality, can take some punishment.
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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* 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, wing-mounted (250 rpg = 500 total)
 
* 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, wing-mounted (250 rpg = 500 total)
* 2 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT da 12.7 mm machine guns, nose-mounted (400 rpg = 800 total)
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* 2 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT da 12.7 mm machine guns, Mounted above the engine cowling (400 rpg = 800 total)
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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The ability if the aircraft to do alot of things well gives the pilot many options when engaging opponents. Side climbing is advised as many of the C.205s adversaries, most notably Spitfires and Yak 3s, can outclimb it. Once at around 5000-6000 metres Boom and zoom tactics should be used against fighters bellow you. However the excellent armament means that you can stay at altitude and hunt down any pesky bombers that didn't decide to climb. While not a dedicated turn fighter, the C.205 can still compete in dogfights with good flap and throttle control.
  
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
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* Good for BnZ
 
* Good for BnZ
 
* Good performance above 4,000 m (13,000 ft)
 
* Good performance above 4,000 m (13,000 ft)
 
* Good armament (especially when using air targets belt)
 
* Good armament (especially when using air targets belt)
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* Great ammunition pool
 
* Can be used as interceptor against bombers
 
* Can be used as interceptor against bombers
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* Relativly tough
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
* Poor turn rate and roll rate so it's bad at dogfighting
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* Average climb rate means it can find itself below or at equal altitude to the enemy
 
* Very sluggish at low speed
 
* Very sluggish at low speed
  
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
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* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
 
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== External links ==
 
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
 
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This page is about the Italian fighter C. 205 serie 3. For other versions, see C.205 serie 1 and C.205N2.

Description

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The C. 205 serie 3 is a rank IV Italian fighter with a battle rating of 5.3 (AB), 4.7 (RB), and 4.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica" along with the initial Italian aviation tree. The C.205 serie 3 is a refinement of the C.205 serie 1, which was a development of the C.202. The serie 3 addresses the main issue of the C.202, which is it's highly underwhelming firepower. The wings now each hold an 20mm MG151/20 that accompany what used to be the primary armament, 2x12.7mm machine guns mounted above the engine cowling. Other improvements include the replacement of the Daimler-benz 601 with the more powerful DB 605. This gives the C.205 the performance to keep up with it's armament and BR.

General info

Flight Performance

The aircraft has a very good roll rate and generally good acceleration both in level flight and when diving. Overall handling is good and energy retention in level flight and in the vertical is very good. Control lock up starts with the rudder past 500-550kph with the test of the control surfaces steadily locking up past 600-650kph. Players should make sure to leave enough altitude to pull out of a steep dive. The control lockup prevents the wings from tearing due to excessive G-force. The engine maintains alot of power even past 5000 metres and takes a while to overheat.

For Full real control pilots, the left wing is slightly longer than the right to counter the torque of the engine. This can cause the aircraft to roll to the side even when making a light change in pitch.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 7,000 m)
Max altitude
(meters)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(meters/second)
Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
648 629 10360 20.1 20.8 15.6 15.6 250
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 7,000 m)
Max altitude
(meters)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(meters/second)
Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
699 672 10360 18.0 19.0 23.3 19 250

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h)
Gear limit
(km/h)
Combat flaps
(km/h)
Max Static G
+ -
600 ~14 ~5
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h)
Rudder
(km/h)
Elevators
(km/h)
Radiator
(km/h)
< 400 < 270 < 550 > 380
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
5,800 m 1,250 hp 1,407 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 50 mm Bulletproof glass - Windscreen
  • 8 mm Steel - Behind pilot
  • Decent build quality, can take some punishment.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The C. 205 serie 3 is armed with:

  • 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, wing-mounted (250 rpg = 500 total)
  • 2 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT da 12.7 mm machine guns, Mounted above the engine cowling (400 rpg = 800 total)

Usage in battles

The ability if the aircraft to do alot of things well gives the pilot many options when engaging opponents. Side climbing is advised as many of the C.205s adversaries, most notably Spitfires and Yak 3s, can outclimb it. Once at around 5000-6000 metres Boom and zoom tactics should be used against fighters bellow you. However the excellent armament means that you can stay at altitude and hunt down any pesky bombers that didn't decide to climb. While not a dedicated turn fighter, the C.205 can still compete in dogfights with good flap and throttle control.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled
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 12 mm
II Compressor Airframe New 12 mm MGs
III Wings repair Engine Offensive 20 mm
IV Engine injection Cover New 20 mm cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Good for BnZ
  • Good performance above 4,000 m (13,000 ft)
  • Good armament (especially when using air targets belt)
  • Great ammunition pool
  • Can be used as interceptor against bombers
  • Relativly tough

Cons:

  • Average climb rate means it can find itself below or at equal altitude to the enemy
  • Very sluggish at low speed

History

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Media

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See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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  • topic on the official game forum;
  • encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
  • other literature.


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
Romania  He 112 B-1/U2 · IAR-81C
Hungary  ◐Bf 109 F-4 · ◐Bf 109 G-2 · ◔Yak-9P