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 — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- WWI Italian biplane flying boat
- Single pusher or tractor piston engine
- Open cockpit hull-mounted floatplane
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
- The Macchi M.6 has a length of 8.15 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.9 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 189 km/h (117 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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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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