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The '''Macchi M.C. 72''' was an experimental seaplane designed and built by the Italian aircraft company Macchi Aeronautica. In 1933 and 1934 it set a world record for speed over water. | The '''Macchi M.C. 72''' was an experimental seaplane designed and built by the Italian aircraft company Macchi Aeronautica. In 1933 and 1934 it set a world record for speed over water, the maximum speed being 709 kmh, which still stands as the record. | ||
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== Specs == | |||
*Crew: one pilot | |||
*Length: 8.32 m (27 ft 3.5 in) | |||
*Wingspan: 9.48 m (31 ft 1.25 in) | |||
*Height: 3.30 m (10.83 ft) | |||
*Wing area: 15 m² (151.46 ft²) | |||
*Empty weight: 2,505 kg (5,512 lb) | |||
*Loaded weight: 2,907 kg (6,409 lb) | |||
*Max. takeoff weight: 3,031 kg (6,669 lb) | |||
*Powerplant: 1 × Fiat AS.6 Liquid-cooled 24- cylinder V-engine, 2,126 kW (2,850 hp) | |||
== External | ===Performance=== | ||
Maximum speed: 709.209 km/h (382.9 kn, 440.681 mph) (world speed record for piston powered seaplane) | |||
== External links == | |||
* {{wikipedia|Macchi M.C.72}} | * {{wikipedia|Macchi M.C.72}} | ||
[[Category:Racing aircraft]] | [[Category:Racing aircraft]] | ||
[[Category:Seaplanes and flying boats]] | [[Category:Seaplanes and flying boats]] |
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