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SIAI S.17

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Top speed
  
190 km/h

Length
  
7.6 m

Wingspan
  
7.7 m

Manufacturer
  
SIAI-Marchetti

The SIAI S.17 was an Italian racing flying boat built by SIAI for the 1920 Schneider Trophy race.

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Design and development

Although earlier SIAI aircraft had been employed as racers, the single-seat S.17 was SIAI's first specialized racing aircraft designed as such. Its 231 kW (310 hp) Ansaldo San Giorgio 4E-14 engine gave it a top speed of 290.9 km/h (157.1 kn; 180.8 mph).

Operational history

The S.17 participated in the 1920 Schneider Trophy races at Monaco, but crashed during the final take-off and did not finish.

Operators

 Kingdom of Italy

Specifications

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 7.6 m (24 ft 11 in)
  • Wingspan: 7.7 m (25 ft 3 in)
  • Height: 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Ansaldo San Giorgio 4E-14 4-cyl, water-cooled in-line piston engine, 231 kW (310 hp)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 190 km/h (118 mph; 103 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 170 km/h (106 mph; 92 kn)
  • Range: 600 km (373 mi; 324 nmi)

    • References

    SIAI S.17 Wikipedia
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