Macchi M.C.72 | |
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| Land | Italië |
| Role | Watervliegtuig racevliegtuigen |
| Eerste vlucht | juli 1931 |
| Gebouwd | 5 |
De Macchi MC 72 is een experimenteel watervliegtuig ontworpen en gebouwd door het Italiaanse vliegtuigbedrijf Macchi Aeronautica. De M.C. 72 had vijf jaar lang het wereldsnelheidsrecord voor alle vliegtuigen in handen. In 1933 en 1934 vestigde het wereldsnelheidsrecords voor door zuigermotoren aangedreven watervliegtuigen; dat laatste staat er nog steeds.
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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) |
|---|---|
| Role | Experimental Racing Seaplane |
| Fabrikant | Aeronautica Macchi |
| First Flight | juli 1931 |
| Bemanning | 1 pilot |
| Configuratie | Low-wing monoplane, twin floats |
| Maximum Take-Off Weight | Approx. 3,031 kg (6,682 lb) |
| Spanwijdte | 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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