Macchi M.52

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)

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.

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