Macchi M.16
Aeronautica Macchi · Italy · first flew 1919 · light aircraft
The Macchi M.16 was a very small Italian single-seat sport flying boat developed immediately after the First World War, designed for racing and pleasure flying. It was one of the smallest seaplanes of its era.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.43 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Tiny Italian post-WWI single-seat flying boat
- Very small parasol monoplane floatplane
- Diminutive hull with single tractor engine overhead
Extremely small parasol monoplane flying boat configuration; at under 4.5 m long and 6 m span, it is far smaller than typical seaplanes of the era.
Specifications
- The Macchi M.16 has a length of 4.43 m (15 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6 m (20 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 165 km/h (103 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Produced by Aeronautica Macchi in 1919 as a postwar sporting design, the M.16 drew on the company's extensive experience building flying boats during WWI. It participated in early postwar air races in Italy.
Variants
Limited production; no major variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
Used as a sport and racing aircraft by private Italian aviators in the early 1920s; not adopted for military service.
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