Savoia-Marchetti SM.80
Savoia-Marchetti · Italy · first flew 1933 · light aircraft
The Savoia-Marchetti SM.80 is a two-seat monoplane amphibian tourer with a single tractor engine mounted above the wing, designed in Italy in the early 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Amphibian monoplane with a high wing
- Single tractor engine mounted above the wing
- Boat hull
A small high-wing amphibian with the engine above the wing.
Specifications
- The Savoia-Marchetti SM.80 has a length of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 227 km/h (141 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 1933 and was powered by a Colombo S.63 engine.
Variants
The SM.80bis is a four-seat variant powered by two pusher engines.
Where you'll see it
It was designed as a touring amphibian.
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