Macchi M.C.72 | |
|---|---|
| País | Italia |
| Papel | Aviones de carreras de hidroaviones |
| Primer vuelo | Julio de 1931 |
| Construido | 5 |
el Macchi M.C. 72 es un hidroavión experimental diseñado y construido por la compañía aeronáutica italiana Macchi Aeronautica. El M.C. 72 mantuvo el récord mundial de velocidad para todos los aviones durante cinco años. En 1933 y 1934 estableció récords mundiales de velocidad para hidroaviones con motor de pistón; Este último sigue en pie.
Fuente: Macchi M.C.72 en Wikipedia
| Macchi M72 Walk Around | |
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| Fotógrafos | Unknow |
| Localización | Unknow |
| Fotos | 33 |
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General Characteristics
The **Macchi M.C.72** was an Italian racing floatplane designed by Mario Castoldi to compete in the Schneider Trophy competition. Though it never raced, it became legendary for setting the **absolute world speed record** for a piston-powered seaplane, a record that **still stands** today.
| Property | Value (Record-Setting Configuration) |
|---|---|
| Papel | Experimental Racing Seaplane |
| Fabricante | Aeronautica Macchi |
| First Flight | Julio de 1931 |
| Equipo | 1 pilot |
| Configuración | Low-wing monoplane, twin floats |
| Maximum Take-Off Weight | Approx. 3,031 kg (6,682 lb) |
| Envergadura | 9.48 m (31 ft 1 in) |
Powerplant and Design
- Engine: One Fiat AS.6 liquid-cooled, supercharged 24-cylinder V-engine.
- Power Output: Approx. 2,126 kW (2,850 hp) to 3,100 hp. The engine was essentially two coupled V-12 units.
- Propellers: Unique contra-rotating fixed-pitch propellers, used to cancel out the massive engine torque.
- Cooling System: Featured a complex system of surface radiators integrated into the wings and floats to minimize drag.
- Construction: The forward fuselage was metal, while the aft fuselage was a monocoque wooden structure.
⚡ Performance and Record
- Absolute Speed Record: 709.209 km/h (440.681 mph), set on October 23, 1934, piloted by Warrant Officer Francesco Agello.
- Status: This remains the fastest speed ever achieved by a piston-engined seaplane.
- Armament: None, as it was a purely experimental racing aircraft.
- Historical Note: The M.C.72 suffered from multiple mechanical defects and the loss of two test pilots before successfully setting the record.
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