SIAI-Marchetti S.205R

SIAI-Marchetti · Italy · first flew 1965 · light aircraft

The S.205R is the retractable-undercarriage version of the SIAI-Marchetti S.205, an Italian four-seat light aircraft designed for touring and private use.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	8 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Spot it by:

Low-wing four-seat tourer with retractable undercarriage
Clean tapered wings with a slightly swept leading edge
Single nose-mounted piston engine with smooth cowling

Low-wing monoplane with clean tapered wings and retractable tricycle gear. Swept fin with relatively large rudder. Four-seat cabin with generous glazing.

Specifications

The SIAI-Marchetti S.205R has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
It has a wingspan of 10.86 m (36 ft).
Its maximum speed is 260 km/h (162 mph).
Typical crew: 1 pilot + 3 passengers.

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History

SIAI-Marchetti developed the S.205 family in the mid-1960s as a modern replacement for aging light aircraft in the European market. The 'R' suffix denotes the retractable gear variant, offering improved speed and efficiency over the fixed-gear S.205. Several hundred examples of the S.205 family were built, serving flying clubs and private owners across Europe.

Variants

S.205/18R (180 hp), S.205/20R (200 hp Franklin), S.205/22R (220 hp Franklin); the fixed-gear S.205F ran in parallel.

Where you'll see it

Used widely by Italian aero clubs and private owners from the late 1960s onward. Some examples remain airworthy. The type was also licence-built in small numbers.

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