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Savoia-Marchetti S.55
Savoia-Marchetti · Maritime Patrol · Italy · Interwar (1919–1938)
The Savoia-Marchetti S.55 is a twin-engine twin-hull monoplane flying boat designed and produced by the Italian aircraft manufacturer Savoia-Marchetti. It filled both commercial and military roles.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Flying Boat
- Domain
- Dual-Use
- Era
- Interwar (1919–1938)
- Country
- Italy
- Manufacturer
- Savoia-Marchetti
- Operator
- Italy military
- Primary Role
- Maritime Patrol
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1924
- Produced
- 243
- Engine
- 2x Isotta-Fraschini Asso 750 push-pull
- Thrust / Power
- 1,500 hp total
- Launch
- Water
- Length (ft)
- 54.1
- Wingspan (ft)
- 78.7
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 10141
- MTOW (lb)
- 17637
- Endurance (hr)
- 8
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 13000
- Range (mi)
- 1243
- Max Speed (mph)
- 168
- Armament
- 3x 7.7mm; torpedo