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SIAI S.19

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SIAI S.19
Role Racing flying boat
National origin Italy
Manufacturer SIAI
First flight 1920
Primary user Italy
Number built 1

The SIAI S.19 was an Italian racing flying boat built by SIAI for the 1920 Schneider Trophy race.

Design and development

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The S.19 was a single-seat biplane flying boat with its engine mounted on struts above its hull and below its upper wing. The 373 kW (500 hp) Ansaldo San Giorgio 4E-29[1] engine drove a two-bladed pusher propeller. Small stabilizer floats were mounted beneath the lower wing on each side.

Operational history

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The S.19's engine was not ready in time for the 1920 Schneider Trophy race, and the aircraft did not participate.

Operators

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 Kingdom of Italy

Specifications

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Data from Aviation: SIAI racing seaplanes

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 10 m (32 ft 10 in)
  • Wingspan: 11.72 m (38 ft 5 in)
  • Gross weight: 2,360 kg (5,203 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Ansaldo San Giorgio 4E-29 , 373 kW (500 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 222 km/h (138 mph, 120 kn)

See also

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