Macchi M.B.320
| Macchi MB.320 | |
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| M.B.320 before delivery to East African Airways | |
| Role | Cabin monoplaneTemplate:Short description |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Macchi |
| First flight | 20 May 1949 |
| Primary user | East African Airways |
| Number built | 8 |
The Macchi MB.320 was an Italian cabin monoplane designed and built by Macchi. Only a small number were built.
Design and development
The MB.320 was built using experience gained from the company's previous aircraft, the MB.308. The MB.320 was a low-wing cabin monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear and powered by two wing-mounted Script error: No such module "convert". Continental E185 engines.[1] It had room for a pilot and five passengers.
Operational history
The prototype MB.320, registered I-RAIA, was first flown on 20 May 1949. The aircraft flew well, but was expensive to buy with only a small domestic market for the type and only a small number were exported. Three aircraft were sold to East African Airways for use as feederliners.
Variants
- MB.320
- Six-seat monoplane powered by two Script error: No such module "convert". Continental E185 engines. Eight built[1]
- VEMA-51
- Proposed license-built variant to have been produced in France by SFCA. Not built.[1]
Specifications (Macchi MB.320)
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