Holding one of the longest standing speed records in the aviation world, the Macchi M.C. 72 set the record for a piston-engined seaplane twice, first in 1933 and then again in 1934, with a speed of 440 mph on the second trial. For a number of years, this was the world aviation speed record, broken in 1939 by a German aircraft. Designed by Mario Castoldi, the M.C. 72 was a very advanced aircraft for its day, utilizing contra-rotating propellers and carrying a supercharged engine that may have produced more than 3,000 horsepower.

 

This historic aircraft is rendered here exactly as the lone surviving airframe sits in the Italian Air Force Museum. Its high-quality construction and beautiful bright red finish make it a model that will pop to the fore in any collection.

• Racing Seaplane
• Propeller driven aircraft, one engine
• Handcrafted, hand-painted mahogany construction
• Scale: 1/20th
• Operators: Macchi
• Time in operation: 1933-1934
• Pre-World War II era
• Manufacturers: Macchi
• Length: 18.5 inches
• Wingspan: 16.25 inches

detailedDescription":"

 

Daron Worldwide Daron Worldwide Trading, Inc. is the largest source of aviation toys, models, and collectibles. The company is a merging of Daron Worldwide Trading and Toys and Models Corporation. They merged in 2015 and are based in Fairfield, New Jersey. Daron Worldwide serves the aviation industry and independent toy and hobby retailers. Licensed products include all major North American Airlines, NYPD, FDNY, UPS, Carnival Cruiselines, Royal Caribbean, and more.

Brand：Daron Worldwide

Material：Wood

Manufacturer Part Number：KMC72TE

Gender：Men Boys

Age Range：12 Years & Up

Assembled Product Weight：4.4 Pounds

Daron Worldwide Macchi M.C. 72 Model Airplane