Macchi M.5

The Macchi M.5 was intended as a fighter, mounting twin Revelli machine guns in the nose. While most used the same 160hp engine was earlier models, later M.5s used the 250hp Isotta-Fraschini V-6B. It was quite maneuverable for a flying boat. They served from early 1918 through the Armistice.

For a flying boat it was unusually aerobatic and had an advantage over most of its Austro-Hungarian opponents. Together with the Macchi M.7 it equipped 260a, 261a, 286a Cardiaiana and 287a and 288a Squadrilia.

Card Links

 * 261ª Sqdrl - Pierozzi

1:144 Scale

 * Ares: WGF207A Arcidiacono; WGF207B Haviland; WGF207C Welker
 * Shapeways: Arctic Skunk, Kampfflieger

1:350 Scale

 * Shapeways: Kampfflieger