S.205F

SIAI-Marchetti · Italy · first flew 1966 · light aircraft

The SIAI-Marchetti S.205F is a fixed-undercarriage single-engine four-seat light aircraft, one of several powerplant variants in the S.205 family produced for the Italian and export civil markets.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	8 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Spot it by:

Low-wing four-seat light aircraft with fixed tricycle undercarriage
Lycoming IO-360 flat-four engine under metal cowling
Bubble canopy greenhouse; Italian riveted aluminium construction

Clean low-wing monoplane with fixed tricycle undercarriage distinguishing it from the retractable-gear S.205R variants; metal cowling over flat-four engine; four-seat cabin with rearward-sliding canopy.

Specifications

The S.205F has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
It has a wingspan of 10.86 m (36 ft).
Its maximum speed is 271 km/h (168 mph).
Typical crew: 1 pilot + 3 passengers.

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History

SIAI-Marchetti launched the S.205 in 1965 as a modern all-metal four-seat tourer to compete with Cessna and Piper products. The 'F' suffix denotes the fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 engine variant (as opposed to carburetted options). The type received Italian certification and found buyers among flying clubs and private owners, with the Italian Air Force also operating the S.208 military trainer derived from the same family.

Variants

S.205/18R (retractable gear, 180 hp); S.205/20R (retractable, 200 hp); S.205/22R (retractable, 220 hp); S.205F (fixed gear, fuel-injected); S.208 (military trainer derivative).

Where you'll see it

Civil operators in Italy and export markets; Italian flying clubs; the related S.208 served the Italian Air Force for many years as a liaison and trainer aircraft.

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