JJD SB-002 -- WORLD SPEED RECORD 1933, MACCHI M.C. 72 3

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Référence SB-002

Thème : 2ème Guerre mondiale

JJ DESIGNS - SB-002 -- WORLD SPEED RECORD 1933, MACCHI M.C. 72 3

Fabricant:             John Jenkins Designs      Etat:                       Neuf en boite d’origine

Matière: Plomb peint                                  Epoque: Contemporain 

Type:                     Figurine métal              Echelle: 1/30ème

The Macchi M.C. 72 was an experimental seaplane designed and built by the Italian aircraft company Macchi Aeronautica.

The M.C. 72 held the world speed record for all aircraft for five years. In 1933 and 1934, it set a world speed record•for internal combustion-powered seaplanes which still stands.

The M.C. 72 was built in 1931 with the idea of competing for what turned out to be the final Schneider Trophy race, but due to engine problems, the M.C. 72 was unable to compete. Instead of halting development, Macchi continued work on the M.C. 72. Benito Mussolini personally took an interest in seeing development of the M.C. 72 continue and directed state funds to the company.

For two years, the M.C. 72 suffered from many mechanical defects, as well as the loss of two test pilots who died trying to coax world class speed out of the M.C. 72 (first Monti and then Bellini). The final design of M.C. 72 used contra-rotating propellers powered by a modified FIAT AS.6 supercharged V24 engine generating some 1,900-2,300 kW (2,500-3,100 hp).

PLEASE NOTE THE MODEL CAN BE DISPLAYED ON ITS OWN TROLLEY, OR WITH A JJD FLIGHT STAND