The Caproni Ca.60 Transaereo, additionally referred to as the Noviplano or Capronissimo, was an formidable nine-wing flying boat prototype designed to hold 100 passengers throughout the Atlantic.
Constructed by Italian aviation pioneer Gianni Caproni, it featured eight engines and triple wings organized in three units. The plane’s maiden flight in 1921 was short-lived, and through its second flight, it crashed on Lake Maggiore, breaking up on influence. Plans to rebuild the plane have been deserted because of excessive prices, however surviving components are displayed at Italian aviation museums. Regardless of its failure, the Ca.60 stays a exceptional image of early aviation innovation and the dream of large-scale air journey.
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