The ➡️ Macchi M.C.72 holds a special place in aviation history. Developed in Italy during the early 1930s, this sleek racing seaplane was designed with one purpose: to set speed records. Powered by the unique Fiat AS.6 coupled engine with counter-rotating propellers, the M.C.72 ultimately became the fastest piston-powered seaplane of its time, a record that still stands today. Its daring engineering and distinctive red livery have made it an icon of the Golden Age of flight.
Burgess SimCraft has now brought the Macchi M.C.72 to Microsoft Flight Simulator, recreating this rare aircraft with a focus on both visual detail and flight behavior. The add-on features a highly detailed exterior and cockpit, complete with PBR textures, and a custom flight model that emphasizes the aircraft’s notoriously demanding handling. Long water takeoffs, challenging stability, and the immense power of its twin-coupled engines all play a part in delivering a distinctive flying experience.
Because the aircraft was historically built as a floatplane, Burgess SimCraft emphasizes that the M.C.72 must be spawned on water runways or open water.
The aircraft also includes a Wwise soundset that attempts to capture the raw power of the AS.6, as well as interactive features such as anchor physics, boost management, and a functional canopy latch. While the add-on ships with the historical record-setting livery, it also includes seven fictional schemes, with the possibility of more in future updates. A visual model of the coupled engine is not yet included but is planned for a later release, along with vibration effects and deeper system failure simulations.
The release of the Macchi M.C.72 marks the culmination of over two years of research and development, drawing on available references to present one of the most accurate digital recreations of this rare aircraft. You can purchase the Macchi M.C.72 directly ➡️ from Flightsim.to here.