Macchi-Castoli M.C. 72 World War I Department of Defense contract

Department of Defense contract

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The EA-6B is a unique national asset that can be deployed from land bases and aircraft carriers to monitor the electromagnetic spectrum and actively deny an adversary the use of radar and communications

Wingspan 24 inches

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

Macchi-Castoli M.C. 72 World War I Department of Defense contractMacchi 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