Savoia-Pomilio SP.4
AER · Italy · first flew 1917 · bomber
The Savoia-Pomilio SP.4 was a reconnaissance and bomber aircraft built in Italy during the First World War. It was a development of the family of designs that started with the SP.1.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Fuselage nacelle accommodating the crew |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane with twin tails
- Fuselage nacelle accommodating the crew
- Twin engines mounted in the interplane gap
Look for a twin-engined biplane with twin tails and engines in the gap between the wings.
Specifications
- The Savoia-Pomilio SP.4 has a length of 10.7 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 19.8 m (65 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Like the earlier designs, it took its basic configuration from the Farman MF.11: a biplane with twin tails and a fuselage nacelle for the crew. Unlike them, it had twin engines in the interplane gap instead of a single pusher engine in the nacelle.
Variants
A further development designated SP.5 remained unbuilt by the end of the war.
Where you'll see it
About 150 were built. Apart from reconnaissance and bombing, some SP.4s were used to insert spies and saboteurs behind enemy lines.
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