Macchi M.12
Macchi · Italy · first flew 1918 · bomber
The Macchi M.12 was a biplane flying boat bomber designed by Alessandro Tonini and produced in small numbers by Macchi in Italy in 1918.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Twin-boom fuselage with a separate tailfin on each boom |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane flying boat
- Twin-boom fuselage with a separate tailfin on each boom
- Warren truss-style interplane struts
A biplane flying boat with a twin-boom tail carrying two fins, and Warren truss interplane struts.
Specifications
- The Macchi M.12 has a length of 10.77 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17 m (56 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
The M.12 was generally similar to an enlarged version of other Macchi designs of the period and used the Warren truss-style interplane struts introduced on the Macchi M.9. A major difference was its twin-boom fuselage, each boom with a separate tailfin. It was powered by a 450 hp Ansaldo 4.E.28.
Variants
The M.12bis was a civil variant with five seats and a wingspan extended to 18 m, intended to carry passengers and mail.
Where you'll see it
About ten were built. An M.12 was entered in the Schneider Trophy race of 1920 but did not compete.
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