SAIMAN 200
SAIMAN · Italy · first flew 1938 · light aircraft
The SAIMAN 200 was an Italian two-seat high-wing light monoplane used in the late 1930s and wartime period as an elementary trainer by the Regia Aeronautica.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.47 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- 1930s Italian two-seat training biplane with open tandem cockpits
- Side-by-side two-seat design with fixed undercarriage
- Used by Regia Aeronautica for elementary training
A high-wing monoplane with a braced parasol wing, fixed spatted undercarriage, side-by-side enclosed cockpit, and an inline or flat engine — typical of pre-war Italian elementary trainers.
Specifications
- The SAIMAN 200 has a length of 7.47 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.78 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Produced by SAIMAN (Società Anonima Industrie Meccaniche ed Aeronautiche Napoletane), the model 200 was a straightforward parasol or high-wing trainer that equipped Italian flying schools from 1938. It continued in use through World War II.
Variants
The SAIMAN 202 and 204 were developed from the same family with differing engine fits and capacity.
Where you'll see it
The SAIMAN 200 served Italian military flying schools throughout World War II for ab initio pilot training and remained in limited post-war civil use.
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