Savoia-Marchetti S.56

The Savoia-Marchetti S.56 was an Italian single-engine biplane flying boat trainer and tourer built by Savoia-Marchetti. Of unequal span the upper longer than the lower of wooden construction. Instructor and student sat side-by-side in separate cockpits with dual controls; a third cockpit was located just aft that. It used a 52 kW (70 hp) Anzani. The S.56A had a slightly longer span and 60 kW (80 hp) Anzani and turned into amphibians by addition of manually-retractable landing gear.

Made by SIAI-Marchetti.

Savoia-Marchetti S.56 is the predecessor of the Budd BB-1 Pioneer.

Empty Weight Lb
1450
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Designer
Alessandro Marchetti
Eng 1 Type
Kinner B-5
Radial engine
Max Speed Mph
111
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Eng 1 Kw
93
Successor
Budd BB-1 Pioneer
Span In
2
Introduction
1927
Wing Area Sqm
27
Gross Weight Lb
2150
Capacity
1
Span Ft
35
Number Built
70
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
658
Gross Weight Kg
975
Height In
9
Primary user
Manufacturer
First Flight
1924
Max Speed Kmh
178
Height Ft
9
Origin
Italy
National Origin
Italy
Wing Area Sqft
285
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
11
Length Ft
25
Variants With Their Own Articles
Budd BB-1 Pioneer
Height M
3
Eng 1 Hp
125
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
7
Length M
8
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