Macchi M.C.100
Macchi · Italy · first flew 1939 · airliner
The Macchi M.C.100 was an Italian commercial flying boat designed and built by Macchi.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 17.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Shoulder-wing cantilever flying boat
- Three radial engines strut-mounted above the wing
- Raised enclosed control cabin forward of the wing
A three-engined shoulder-wing flying boat with 26 passenger seats in the hull.
Specifications
- The Macchi M.C.100 has a length of 17.4 m (57 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 24.35 m (80 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 310 km/h (193 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It had a family resemblance to the twin-engine M.C.99 and the earlier M.C.94. The prototype first flew on 7 January 1939.
Variants
Production: three were built.
Where you'll see it
All three were in service with Ala Littoria by June 1940, flying Rome-Algiers-Barcelona. In wartime they flew liaison and a daily Rome-Marsala-Tripoli service.
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