Macchi M.6

Macchi · Italy · first flew 1916 · reconnaissance aircraft

The Macchi M.6 was an Italian single-engine biplane flying boat designed for maritime reconnaissance during World War I.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsHigh-mounted, straight
E — Engines1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage8.15 m fuselage
T — TailConventional

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A single-bay biplane flying boat with a boat hull, twin floats under the lower wing tips, and a tractor propeller arrangement typical of Macchi WWI types.

Specifications

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History

Developed by Macchi (Nieuport-Macchi) in the mid-1910s, the M.6 served the Regia Marina in coastal patrol and reconnaissance roles over the Adriatic Sea. It followed the successful M.5 design lineage that Macchi refined through the war years.

Variants

The M.6 was part of a series of M-type flying boats; earlier variants such as the M.3 and M.5 were also produced in quantity.

Where you'll see it

The M.6 served with the Italian Navy during the closing stages of World War I, conducting patrols over the Adriatic alongside other Macchi flying boats.

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