Aermacchi M.5

The Macchi M.5 was Italy's first flying-boat fighter and first single-seat aircraft. A total of 244 M.5s were built, equipping five Italian maritime patrol squadrons from early 1918 until after the Armistice. The M.5mod was equipped with a 250hp engine.

Replica: Petroelje Macchi M.5

Macchi M.5mod
Engine: 1 x 250hp Isotta-Fraschini V6B liquid-cooled
Take-off weight: 1080 kg / 2381 lb            
Wingspan: 9.95 m / 32 ft 8 in
Length: 8.10 m / 26 ft 7 in            
Height: 2.95 m / 9 ft 8 in
Max. speed: 209 km/h / 130 mph        
Ceiling: 5000 m / 16400 ft
Climb to 4000m: 20 min                
Armament: 2 x 7.7mm mg
Crew: 1