Macchi M.C.94
Macchi · Italy · first flew 1935 · airliner
The Macchi M.C.94 was a 1930s Italian commercial flying boat designed by Mario Castoldi.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 16.17 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined flying boat with a high wing
- Two radial engines carried on the wing
- Seats 12 passengers
A high-wing twin with two Alfa Romeo 126 R.C.10 radials, a crew of three and room for twelve passengers.
Specifications
- The Macchi M.C.94 has a length of 16.17 m (53 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22.92 m (75 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 291 km/h (181 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
Mario Castoldi designed it to replace Ala Littoria's elderly CANT 10s, and it entered service with Ala Littoria in 1936 on Adriatic routes.
Variants
The prototype was the M.C.94 Anfibio. Twelve were built.
Where you'll see it
Users included Ala Littoria in Italy and Corporación Sudamericana de Servicios Aéreos in Argentina.
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