Macchi-Castoldi M.C.72 Experimental Racing Seaplane
The Macchi-Castoldi M.C.72 was an Italian experimental racing seaplane developed for the Schneider Trophy program. Its carefully streamlined floatplane structure and extraordinary Fiat AS.6 power culminated in Francesco Agello's 23 October 1934 world speed record, a landmark that still defines piston-powered seaplane performance.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Macchi M.C.72Macchi MC.72Macchi-Castoldi M.C.72
- Family Name
- Macchi M.C.72
- Full Name
- Macchi-Castoldi M.C.72 Experimental Racing Seaplane
- Roles
- experimentalresearch
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- water
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Macchi-Castoldi M.C.72 was an Italian experimental racing seaplane developed for the Schneider Trophy program. Its carefully streamlined floatplane structure and extraordinary Fiat AS.6 power culminated in Francesco Agello's 23 October 1934 world speed record, a landmark that still defines piston-powered seaplane performance.
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- Creation Time
- August 7, 2026 at 05:06:00 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 7, 2026 at 05:06:00 UTC