| M.C.73 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Role | Touring landplane / floatplane |
| Manufacturer | Macchi |
| Designer | Mario Castoldi |
| First flight | 1930 |
| Status | prototype only |
| Number built | 2 |
The Macchi M.C.73 was a two-seat touring landplane / floatplane built by Macchi in the early 1930s.
Intended to replace the Macchi M.70 from which it was derived, in 1931 the M.C.73 took part in the Giro d'Italia races. In addition to the M.C.73, 32 more aircraft took part in the race, which the M.C.73 won. [1]
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