Macchi M.B.320
Macchi · Italy · first flew 1949 · airliner
The Macchi MB.320 was an Italian cabin monoplane designed and built by Macchi. Only a small number were built.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing cabin monoplane
- Two wing-mounted Continental E185 engines
- Retractable tricycle landing gear
A low-wing cabin monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear and a Continental engine mounted on each wing. It had room for a pilot and five passengers.
Specifications
- The Macchi M.B.320 has a length of 8.65 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 322 km/h (200 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The MB.320 was built using experience gained from the company's earlier MB.308. The prototype, registered I-RAIA, first flew on 20 May 1949 and flew well, but it was expensive to buy and there was only a small domestic market.
Variants
The MB.320 was a six-seat monoplane powered by two 184 hp Continental E185 engines, and eight were built. A licence-built variant, the VEMA-51, was proposed for production in France by SFCA but was not built.
Where you'll see it
Three aircraft were sold to East African Airways for use as feederliners, and only a small number were exported.
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