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Macchi M.7

The Macchi M.7 was a central-hull, single-seat, single-engine seaplane fighter in a pusher configuration and a biplane, produced by the Italian company Società Anonima Nieuport-Macchi, which later became Macchi.

At 210 km/h the M.7 was the fastest flying boat in the world.

In 1920, piloted by Riccardo Morselli, it competed in the Monaco air-boat meeting, coming third in the speed race at 203 km/h and winning, with Arturo Zanetti, the special prize for aerobatics.

He/She won the 5a Schneider Trophy race on 7 August 1921 in Venice with Giovanni de Briganti at the controls at an average speed of 189.66 km/h.

The hydrofoils remained in service until 1937.

Technical Data (Series V.6 version):

  • Length: 8 m;
  • Height: 2.85 m;
  • Wing area: 26 sq m;
  • Wingspan: 9.95 m;
  • Unladen weight: 775 kg; 
  • Total weight: 1.100 kg;
  • Maximum speed: 205 km/h;
  • Battery life: 3 hours and 10 minutes.

    Note: to    Hydroplane version M.7 bis: wingspan reduced from 9.70 to 7.75 m, monobloc concave keel excavation.

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