Italy's Saiman 202 liaison
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Design
The Saiman 202 was made of a wood structure with a composite covering.1
Prototype
Production
- Saiman 202:
- Manufacturer: Saiman1
Variants
- Saiman 202:
- Saiman 204: Could carry four passengers.1 Had Alfa Romeo (180 HP) engine.1
Usage
The Simon 202s were used in all Italian theaters of operation.1
After World War II
In the 1950s the surviving Saiman 202s were sold to civilian flying clubs.1
Specifications
| Saiman 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Liaison1 |
| Crew | 21 |
| Engine (Type) | Alfa Romeo 1101 |
| HP | 1201 |
| Cylinders | Inline 41 |
| Cooling | Air1 |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 35' 3"1 |
| Length | 25' 3"1 |
| Height | 6' 6"1 |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Loaded | 2,052 lb1 |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 143 mph1 |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | 16,400'1 |
| Range | 435 miles1 |
| Armament | None1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 1, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
