Macchi M.52

The Macchi M.52 was an Italian racing seaplane designed and built by Macchi for the 1927 Schneider Trophy race. The M.52 and a later variant, the M.52bis or M.52R, both set world speed records for seaplanes.

Macchi M.52
Role Racing seaplane
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Macchi
Designer Mario Castoldi
First flight early August 1927
Number built 3 (M.52)
1 (M.52bis or M.52R)
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