Macchi M.40
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Italy |
Template:Infobox aircraft The Macchi M.40 was an Italian reconnaissance floatplane prototype from the 1920s, designed and manufactured by Macchi for catapult launch operations. Despite its development, it never progressed beyond the prototype stage.
Design
Constructed entirely of metal, the M.40 featured a biplane configuration with equal wingspans and was powered by a 380 hp (280 kW) Fiat A.20 piston engine. Its floatation system included a prominent central float complemented by smaller stabilizing floats positioned beneath each wing. The aircraft accommodated its two crew members in tandem open cockpits. Armament consisted of one fixed and one flexible 7.7 mm (0.30 in) machine gun. Two examples were produced, bearing the serial numbers MM.88 and MM.89; however, after evaluation, the model was not adopted for mass production.
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