Ambrosini SAI.1

The Ambrosini SAI 1 was a two-seat biplane aircraft built in Italy to compete in the 1935 Avioraduno del Littorio rally. It was of conventional configuration, and featured a neatly cowled radial engine and a long canopy fairing for added streamlining.

SAI 1
Role Racing aircraft
Manufacturer Ambrosini
Designer Sergio Stefanutti
First flight 1935
Number built 1

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: one pilot
  • Capacity: 1 passenger
  • Length: 6.5 m (21 ft 4 in)
  • Wingspan: 8.6 m (28 ft 2 in)
  • Height: 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
  • Wing area: 17.2 m2 (185 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 610 kg (1,350 lb)
  • Gross weight: 930 kg (2,050 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Fiat A.54 radial , 100 kW (140 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 220 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)

References

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 57.
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