SIAI S.19
SIAI · Italy · first flew 1920 · light aircraft
The SIAI S.19 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, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane flying boat
- Engine on struts above the hull and below the upper wing
- Small stabiliser floats under the lower wing on each side
The engine was mounted on struts above the hull and below the upper wing. Small stabiliser floats were mounted beneath the lower wing on each side.
Specifications
- The SIAI S.19 has a length of 10 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.72 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 222 km/h (138 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was a single-seat biplane flying boat. Only one was built.
Variants
The S.19 was powered by a 500 hp Ansaldo San Giorgio 4E-29 engine driving a two-bladed pusher propeller.
Where you'll see it
The engine was not ready in time for the 1920 Schneider Trophy race, and the aircraft did not take part.
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