Macchi M.39
| Macchi M.39 | |
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| Type: | Seaplane |
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| First flight: |
1926 |
| Number of pieces: |
5 |
The Macchi M.39 was an Italian seaplane built to participate in the Schneider Trophy in 1926.
history
The 1926 competition was held in Hampton Roads , Virginia , USA . Three Macchi M.39 took part. One had to give up in the fourth round, the other two took first and third place. The pilot Mario de Bernardi achieved an average speed of 396.69 km / h with the winning machine.
construction
It was a single-seater with two floats that was developed by the Macchi designer, Mario Castoldi .
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| crew | 1 |
| length | 6.73 m |
| span | 9.26 m |
| Wing area | 14.3 m² |
| Empty mass | 1260 kg |
| Top speed | 416 km / h |
| Engine | 12-cylinder V-engine Fiat AS.2 with 850 HP |
Received aircraft
An aircraft is in the Italian Aviation Museum Vigna di Valle .
See also
Web links
Commons : Macchi M.39 - Collection of images, videos and audio files
Individual evidence
- ^ Aeronautica Militare: Museo Storico di Vigna di Valle. In: Macchi M.39. Ministero della Difesa, accessed January 23, 2011 (Italian).