SAIMAN 202
SAIMAN · Italy · first flew 1938 · light aircraft
The SAIMAN 202 was an Italian high-wing light touring and training monoplane of the late 1930s, built by Società Anonima Industrie Meccaniche Aeronautiche Navali for civil and military liaison use.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Italian low-wing cantilever cabin monoplane of the late 1930s
- Side-by-side seating under a broad wing
- Cantilever low wing with fixed spatted undercarriage
Strut-braced high-wing monoplane with an enclosed cabin and neat fixed undercarriage; the broad chord wing and rounded fuselage cross-section are characteristic.
Specifications
- The SAIMAN 202 has a length of 7.65 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.66 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
SAIMAN produced several light aircraft during the 1930s for the Italian market, and the 202 was the most successful of the series, entering production in 1938. It served with both civil operators and the Regia Aeronautica as a liaison and communications aircraft.
Variants
The SAIMAN 202 was built in several sub-variants with different engine fits; the 204 was a developed version with greater power.
Where you'll see it
The 202 served with the Regia Aeronautica and Italian civil operators through World War II, performing liaison and training duties.
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