SIAI S.17
SIAI · Italy · first flew 1920 · light aircraft
The SIAI S.17 was an Italian racing flying boat built by SIAI for the 1920 Schneider Trophy race.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Racing flying boat
- Biplane wings
- Single pusher engine
A compact single-seat racing flying boat with a span of only 7.7 m and a 310 hp Ansaldo San Giorgio engine.
Specifications
- The SIAI S.17 has a length of 7.6 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.7 m (25 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The S.17 first flew in 1920. It was powered by a 231 kW Ansaldo San Giorgio 4E-14 four-cylinder water-cooled in-line engine.
Variants
Only one S.17 was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The single aircraft was built as the Italian entry for the 1920 Schneider Trophy.
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