Ambrosini SAI.10
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Italy |
The Ambrosini SAI.10 Grifone ("Griffon") was a military trainer aircraft constructed in limited quantities for Italy's Regia Aeronautica at the outset of World War II.
History
In anticipation of the impending conflict, the Ministero dell' Aeronautica initiated a program aimed at expanding pilot training capacity and commissioned Ambrosini to develop a prototype primary trainer. This mixed-construction parasol monoplane completed its maiden flight on July 8, 1939, piloted by Guiliano Ferrari. Initially, an order for 50 units was placed; however, this was soon scaled back to only 10 aircraft, all delivered during 1940.
Variants
The production models were equipped with a Fiat A.50 radial engine, replacing the prototype’s original CNA D. Additional engine configurations tested included one fitted with a Siemens-Halske Sh 14 and another powered by an Alfa Romeo 110—the latter variant was designated as the SAI.11. A further experimental version, the SAI.10 Gabbiano ("Seagull"), featured floats but did not proceed to mass production.
Operators
Specifications
References
- Taylor, Michael J. H., Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation, Studio Editions, London, 1989
- Thompson, Jonathan W., Italian Civil and Military Aircraft 1930–1945, Aero Publishers, 1963
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