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Macchi M.C.72
The Macchi M.C. 72 was an experimental seaplane designed and built by the Italian aircraft company Macchi Aeronautica. The M.C. 72 held the world speed record for all aircraft for five years. In 1933 and 1934 it set a world record speed for seaplanes which still stands to this day.
Canon - Macchi M.C.72 Sea Plane, Wright Flyer, Spirit of St.1
14/ Macchi M.C.2
aircraft at that time was the Macchi M.C.72, which broke the record in
1934.3
Italian entrant (the Macchi M.C.72) which pulled out of the contest
due to engine problems later went on set two new world speed records.4
Macchi M.C.72, which set a world speed record for seaplanes in 1934.
As of 2006 this record still stands.5
Made by Alenia Aermacchi.
race-planes, the Macchi M.C.6
seaplane the Macchi M.C.72 and the transatlantic flying boat cruise of
Italo Balbo, who was greeted with much fanfare in the United States
when he landed in Chicago.7
the Macchi M.C.72 and the transatlantic flying boat cruise of Italo
Balbo, who was greeted with much fanfare in the United States when he
landed in Chicago.8
6B and Macchi M.C.9
Height Main
3.30 m
Height Alt
10.83
Designer
Mario Castoldi
Length Alt
27
Max Takeoff Weight Main
3031.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
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Loaded Weight Main
2907.0
Max Speed Alt
26440.86
Type Of Prop
Liquid-cooled V24 engine
Max Speed Main
709.209
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
6669.0
Number Built
5
Crew
1
Span Main
9.48 m
Area Main
15 m²
Span Alt
31
Plane Or Copter?
Power Alt
2
850 hp
Engine(prop)
Fiat AS.6
Manufacturer
First Flight
July 1931
Loaded Weight Alt
6409.0
Power Main
2126.0
Number Of Props
1
Empty Weight Alt
5512.0
Length Main
8.32 m
Area Alt
151.46
Similar Aircraft
* Supermarine S.6B
Empty Weight Main
2505.0
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