Macchi M.9
Macchi · Italy · first flew 1918 · bomber
The Macchi M.9 was a flying boat bomber designed by Alessandro Tonini and produced by Macchi in Italy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane flying boat with a single pusher engine
- Crew of two, a pilot and an observer
- Hull-bottomed flying boat about 9.4 m long with a 15.4 m wingspan
A single-engined pusher biplane flying boat with a crew of two.
Specifications
- The Macchi M.9 has a length of 9.4 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.4 m (51 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 188 km/h (117 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It appeared close to the end of the First World War, and the first flight was in 1918.
Variants
About 30 were built, powered by a single 280 hp Fiat A.12 engine.
Where you'll see it
It was produced during the last stages of the First World War and shortly afterwards. Operators were the Italian Corpo Aeronautico Militare and the Argentine, Brazilian and Polish navies.
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