Macchi M.5

Macchi M.5
General information
TypeSingle-seat fighter flying boat
National originItaly
ManufacturerNieuport-Macchi
Primary userItalian Navy Aviation
Number built244
History
Introduction date1917
First flight1917

The Macchi M.5 was an Italian single-seat fighter flying boat designed and built by Nieuport-Macchi at Varese. It was extremely manoeuvrable and agile and matched the land-based aircraft it had to fight.