Macchi M.16
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1910s in Italy |
| Headquarters | Italy |
| Products | Aircraft |
The Macchi M.16 was a lightweight, single-seat airplane crafted by Alessandro Tonini and manufactured by Macchi in Italy during 1919.
Design and development
The M.16 featured a single-bay biplane configuration with wings arranged without stagger and exhibited a predominantly traditional structure, distinguished by a notably deep fuselage that protruded beneath the lower wing in a bulging form. Developed concurrently with the Macchi M.20, a two-seat civilian trainer aircraft, the M.16 shared numerous design elements with its sibling model.
As a sport aircraft, the M.16 achieved notable success, establishing an altitude benchmark of 3,770 m (12,370 ft) in 1920 during the Coppa Mappelli ("Mapelli Cup") contest and securing first place in the 1921 event.
The United States Navy acquired three versions fitted with float gear for testing as communication-oriented floatplanes.
Operators
- Private individuals
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Specifications
See also
Notes
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References
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