SIAI S.9
SIAI-Marchetti · Italy · first flew 1918 · light aircraft
The SIAI S.9 was an Italian single-engine biplane flying boat of the late WWI era, produced by Società Idrovolanti Alta Italia (SIAI) for training and sport purposes.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Early Italian biplane flying boat trainer/sport aircraft
- Pusher or tractor engine above the hull
- Open cockpit in a short flying-boat hull with twin floats or direct hull
Small biplane flying boat with a compact hull and open cockpit positions. The equal-span biplane wings and water-capable hull distinguish it from contemporary land-based trainers.
Specifications
- The SIAI S.9 has a length of 10 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.2 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
First flown in 1918, the S.9 was typical of Italian seaplane production of the period. SIAI had strong expertise in flying boats and seaplanes, and the S.9 was an early product in a long line of successful designs.
Variants
Limited variants in engine fit; closely related to other SIAI S-series flying boats of the period.
Where you'll see it
Used by the Italian Navy for training and coastal patrol in the immediate post-WWI period.
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- Fokker V.39
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