Macchi M.67
Macchi · Italy · first flew 1929 · light aircraft
The Macchi M.67 was an Italian racing seaplane designed by Mario Castoldi and built by Macchi for the 1929 Schneider Trophy race.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane racing seaplane on twin floats
- Single Isotta Fraschini Asso W-18 engine in the nose
- Tractor propeller layout
It is a single-seat low-wing floatplane with a single large W-18 engine and a single tractor propeller.
Specifications
- The Macchi M.67 has a length of 7.65 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.98 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 560 km/h (348 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Castoldi based it on the earlier Macchi M.39, strengthened for a much bigger and more powerful Isotta-Fraschini Asso 1000 W-18 engine.
Variants
There were no variants: three were built.
Where you'll see it
It was built as a racing seaplane for the 1929 Schneider Trophy.
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