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Italy's S.A.I.207 fighter

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Design

The S.A.I.207 was designed by Sergio Stefanutti.1

The S.A.I.207 was built entirely of wood.1 It was an low wing monoplane.1

Undercarriage

The landing gear was retractable.1

Prototype

Production

  • S.A.I.207: 121
  • Manufacturer: Società Aeronautica Italiana Ambrosini1

Variants

  • S.A.I.207:
  • S.A.I.403: More powerful engine.1 Never was produced.1

Usage

Specifications

  S.A.I.2071
Type Fighter1
Crew 11
Engine (Type) Isotta-Fraschini Delta RC 401
Cylinders V 121
Cooling Air1
HP 7501
Propeller blades  
Dimensions  
Span 29' 6"1
Length 26' 4"1
Height 7' 10"1
Wing area  
Weight  
Empty  
Loaded 5,330 lb1
Performance  
Speed 388 mph1
Climb  
Service ceiling 39,400'1
Range 528 miles1
Armament 2: MG1

Sources:

  1. World War II Airplanes Volume 1, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976