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Macchi MC.72
Aeronautica Macchi · Speed Record · Italy · Interwar (1919–1938)
The Macchi M.C. 72 is an experimental floatplane 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 world speed records for piston engine-powered seaplanes; the latter still stands.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Floatplane
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Interwar (1919–1938)
- Country
- Italy
- Manufacturer
- Aeronautica Macchi
- Operator
- Italy military
- Primary Role
- Speed Record
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1931
- Produced
- 5
- Engine
- Fiat AS.6 24-cylinder
- Thrust / Power
- 3,100 hp
- Launch
- Water
- Length (ft)
- 27.5
- Wingspan (ft)
- 31.5
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 6393
- MTOW (lb)
- 6835
- Endurance (hr)
- 0.5
- Range (mi)
- 50
- Max Speed (mph)
- 440