SIAI S.22
SIAI · Italy · first flew 1921 · light aircraft
The SIAI S.22 was an Italian racing flying boat, built by SIAI for the 1921 Schneider Trophy race.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.62 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Racing flying boat
- Biplane wings
- Two engines in a push-pull arrangement
Look for a single-seat biplane flying boat with a wingspan of 13.5 m and two engines in push-pull layout.
Specifications
- The SIAI S.22 has a length of 7.62 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.5 m (44 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The S.22 first flew in 1921. It had two Isotta Fraschini V.6bis six-cylinder water-cooled engines of 300 hp each.
Variants
Only one S.22 was built.
Where you'll see it
The S.22 was built to compete in the 1921 Schneider Trophy race.
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