Macchi M.39

The M.39 was a strut-braced low-wing monoplane with fairing struts. It had an all-wooden structure with a rear semi-monocoque fuselage.

He won the 9a Schneider Trophy race on 13 November 1926 at Norfolk with Major De Bernardi at the controls at an average speed of 396 km/h.

The Macchi M.39 MM76, winner at Norfolk, is still on display at the MUSAM in Vigna di Valle (RM).

Technical Data:

In brackets the school version

  • Length: 6.73 m;
  • Height: 4.83 m.;
  • Wing area: 14.30 (15.49) sq. m;
  • Wingspan: 9.26 m;
  • Kerb weight: 1,260 kg; 
  • Total weight: 1.575 kg;
  • Maximum speed: 437 km/h.

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