SIAI S.16
SIAI · Italy · first flew 1919 · reconnaissance aircraft
The SIAI S.16 was an Italian passenger flying boat, later serving as a military reconnaissance-bomber, and was claimed to be the most successful flying boat of the 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.89 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Biplane flying boat with a pusher engine
- Boat hull carrying the crew
- Wingspan of 15.5 m
Look for a biplane flying boat with a single pusher engine mounted between the wings.
Specifications
- The SIAI S.16 has a length of 9.89 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.5 m (51 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 194 km/h (121 mph).
- Typical crew: 2-3.
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History
It was designed by Rafaele Conflenti and first flew in 1919.
Variants
It was developed into the Savoia-Marchetti S.59.
Where you'll see it
The main military user was the Italian Navy, with a crew of two or three.
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