Ambrosini SAI.1
Ambrosini · Italy · first flew 1935 · light aircraft
The Ambrosini SAI.1 was a two-seat biplane built in Italy to compete in the 1935 Avioraduno del Littorio air rally.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane
- Neatly cowled radial engine
- Long canopy fairing
It is a conventional biplane with a neatly cowled radial engine and a long canopy fairing for added streamlining.
Specifications
- The Ambrosini SAI.1 has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.6 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Sergio Stefanutti and first flew in 1935. It was powered by a 140 hp Fiat A.54 radial engine.
Variants
Only one was built. The monoplane SAI.2 was designed for the same rally and used the same engine type.
Where you'll see it
It was built as a racing aircraft for the rally, with room for a pilot and one passenger.
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