Macchi M.12
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1912 in Italy |
| Founder | Alessandro Tonini (designer) |
| Headquarters | Italy |
| Products | Aircraft |
The Macchi M.12 was a biplane flying boat bomber conceptualized by Alessandro Tonini and manufactured in limited quantities by Macchi in Italy during 1918.
Design and development
The M.12 exhibited a traditional configuration, resembling a scaled-up iteration of contemporary Macchi models, incorporating the Warren truss-style interplane struts first seen on the Macchi M.9. A distinctive feature was its twin-boom fuselage layout, with each boom supporting an individual tailfin. Although an M.12 was registered for the 1920 Schneider Trophy contest, it ultimately did not take part.
The M.12bis served as a civilian adaptation, accommodating five passengers and featuring an increased wingspan of 18 m (59 ft), designed to transport both passengers and mail.
Specifications
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