Macchi M.C.72
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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.
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M.C.72 | |
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Role | Seaplane racing aircraft |
Manufacturer | Aeronautica Macchi |
Designer | Mario Castoldi |
First flight | July 1931 |
Retired | 23 October 1934 (last flight) |
Primary user | Kingdom of Italy |
Number built | 5 |
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