Macchi M.18
Macchi · Italy · first flew 1920 · bomber
The Macchi M.18 was a flying boat designed by Alessandro Tonini and produced by Macchi in Italy in the early 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane flying boat
- Single pusher engine
- Crew of three
It is a biplane flying boat with a single pusher Isotta Fraschini Asso 250 engine and a ring-mounted Vickers gun in the bow.
Specifications
- The Macchi M.18 has a length of 9.75 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.8 m (52 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 187 km/h (116 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 1920. It was originally planned as a passenger aircraft, but entered production as a bomber.
Variants
It was eventually offered on the civil market that it was originally intended for.
Where you'll see it
It served as a bomber before being offered for civil use.
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