SIAI S.12
| Industry | Aircraft manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1910s |
| Founder | Raffaele Conflenti |
| Headquarters | Italy |
| Products | Aircraft (e.g. SIAI S.9, SIAI S.12) |
The SIAI S.12 was an Italian reconnaissance flying boat developed during the 1910s, which later participated as a contender in the Schneider Trophy competition.
Design and development
The SIAI S.12 emerged as an evolution of the earlier SIAI S.9, redesigned by the Societa Idrovolanti Alta Italia (SIAI) under the guidance of Raffaele Conflenti. This model featured a single-engine biplane configuration intended for reconnaissance and bombing missions, characterized by a pronounced, sculpted forward hull that tapered towards the rear. Despite its innovative design, it failed to secure production orders from the Italian Navy.
Operational history
In 1920, the aircraft competed in the Schneider Trophy race under the designation Savoia S.12. Italy claimed victory that year, partly due to Great Britain’s withdrawal from the contest. Lieutenant Luigi Bolgna was the sole pilot to complete the race flying the Savoia S.12, reaching speeds of 107 mph (172.6 km/h). On 7 January 1921, the aircraft recorded a top speed of 138 mph (222 km/h).
Specifications (S.12)
See also
References
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