Savoia-Marchetti S.57
| Company type | Aircraft manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Headquarters | Italy |
| Products | Aircraft |
The Savoia-Marchetti S.57 was an Italian single-engine biplane flying boat designed for aerial reconnaissance duties. It was produced by Savoia-Marchetti to serve the needs of the Regia Aeronautica following the conclusion of World War I.
Design and development
Constructed primarily from wood, the S.57 featured a single-step hull and accommodated both the pilot and observer/gunner in tandem, open cockpits situated at the front of the aircraft. Propulsion was provided by a solitary 186 kW (249 hp) Isotta-Fraschini V.6 engine. The observer was equipped with one 7.7 mm (0.303 in) machine gun mounted on a Scarff ring for defensive purposes.
In 1925, eighteen units were inducted into service with the Regia Aeronautica, where they primarily fulfilled training roles.
An enhanced version, designated S.57bis, was produced as a single prototype and featured a more powerful 224 kW (300 hp) Hispano-Suiza Type 42 engine.
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- 1920s Italian military reconnaissance aircraft
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- Aircraft first flown in 1923