Ambrosini S.1001 Grifo
SAI Ambrosini · Italy · first flew 1947 · light aircraft
The Ambrosini S.1001 Grifo ("Griffin") was an Italian four-seat light aeroplane that appeared shortly after the end of the Second World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Four-seat low-wing monoplane
- Spatted fixed undercarriage
- Single tractor engine in the nose
A four-seat monoplane with a low wing, a tractor engine and spatted fixed undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Ambrosini S.1001 Grifo has a length of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.9 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was the first aircraft built by SAI Ambrosini after the war. The prototype flew in 1947 and was derived from the pre-war SAI.2S.
Variants
A small series was produced with an Alfa Romeo 110-ter engine of 97 kW (130 hp).
Where you'll see it
The series went to Italian aero clubs. Three examples were bought by the Italian Aeronautica Militare, which used them between 1948 and 1950.
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