Macchi-Castoli M.C. 72 World War I It will always be remembered

It will always be remembered for its extensive service during the Vietnam War

still essentially in original condition (rather than a restoration)

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Department of Defense contract

Macchi-Castoli M.C. 72 World War I It will always be rememberedMacchi Castoli floatplane racer airplane model. Mario Castoldi's design masterpiece, the Macchi M. C. 72, revolutionized seaplanes with its powerful 2,850 hp Fiat A. S. 6 24 cylinder double V 12 piston engine. The unique co axial shaft and counter rotating propellers eliminated torque issues and propelled the plane to an unrivaled world speed record of 440. 683 mph on October 23, 1934. Today, the M. C. 72 remains the fastest piston engined float plane