Savoia-Marchetti S.59

The Savoia-Marchetti S.59 was a 1920s Italian reconnaissance-bomber flying boat designed and built by Savoia-Marchetti for the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Air Force).

Made by SIAI-Marchetti.

Empty Weight Lb
4299
Wing Area Sqm
60
Eng 1 Type
Isotta-Fraschini Asso 500 Vee piston engine
Max Speed Mph
124
Ceiling Ft
14930
Eng 1 Kw
380
Introduced
1926
Span In
10
Gross Weight Lb
6504
Number Built
240
Crew
2
Empty Weight Kg
1950
Gross Weight Kg
2950
Armament
280
462.0
Height In
5
Primary user
Regia Aeronautica
Endurance Min
Endurance H
5
Manufacturer
SIAI-Marchetti
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First Flight
1925
Max Speed Kmh
200
Height Ft
11
Span Ft
50
Wing Area Sqft
646
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
16
Length Ft
11
Height M
4
Ceiling M
4550
Eng 1 Hp
510
Eng 1 Number
2
Length In
11
Length M
10
Category
Italian military reconnaissance aircraft 1920-1929
Savoia-Marchetti aircraft
Seaplanes and flying boats

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