Macchi M.41
Macchi · Italy · first flew 1927 · fighter
An Italian single-seat flying boat fighter built by Macchi, with a single pusher engine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.66 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Biplane layout on a flying-boat hull
- Single pusher propeller driven by a V-12 engine
- Two fixed forward-firing machine guns
Look for a biplane flying boat with a single pusher propeller, armed with two forward-firing machine guns.
Specifications
- The Macchi M.41 has a length of 8.66 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.12 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 262 km/h (163 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The M.41 prototype flew in 1927. Its production model, the M.41bis, first flew in 1929.
Variants
Only one M.41 was built, followed by 41 of the production M.41bis.
Where you'll see it
The M.41bis was in front-line service with the Regia Marina from 1930 to 1938.
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