Savoia-Marchetti S.64

S.64
The first S.64 ready for takeoff on its flying ramp at Guidonia Montecelio, Italy.
Role Record-breaking aircraft
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Savoia-Marchetti
First flight 3 April 1928
Number built 2

The Savoia-Marchetti S.64 was a large monoplane designed and built by the Italian aircraft manufacturer Savoia-Marchetti. It was specifically developed during the late 1920s to contest both the world duration and distance records.

Development of the S.64 was conducted with great secrecy. On 3 April 1928, the S.64 conducted its maiden flight with Alessandro Passeleva and Carlo Del Prete at the controls. It underwent testing at Montecelio, being one of the first Italian aircraft to use a concrete runway. On 31 May 1928, Arturo Ferrarin and Carlo Del Prete broke three world records in the S.64 by making 51 round trips between Torre Flavia (in Ladispoli) and Anzio.

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