Macchi M.B.320


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 Continental E185 engines. 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
;VEMA-51

Specifications (Macchi MB.320)