Savoia-Marchetti S.71
Savoia-Marchetti · Italy · first flew 1930 · transport aircraft
The Savoia-Marchetti S.71 was an Italian eight-passenger light transport designed and built by Savoia-Marchetti.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Three-engined high-wing cantilever monoplane
- Fixed tailwheel landing gear
- Room for eight passengers
A three-engine, high-wing cantilever monoplane with a fixed tailwheel undercarriage. The span is 21.2 m and the length 14 m.
Specifications
- The Savoia-Marchetti S.71 has a length of 14 m (46 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.2 m (70 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
The S.71 first flew in 1930. It had a crew of four and room for eight passengers.
Variants
The first four aircraft had three 260 hp Walter Castor II radial engines, but the last three had 370 hp Piaggio P.VII engines.
Where you'll see it
Seven S.71 aircraft were built in total.
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