Two-seat STOL light monoplane powered by a 298kW Allison 250-B17 turboprop engine. Suitable for observation, light ground attack or utility duties. The prototype first flew on 24 May 1969. 1000 SM.1019EIs were ordered for the ALE (Italian Army Light Aviation). Optional armament or equipment on two underwing hardpoints includes 70mm rocket launchers, gun pods, missiles, bombs, auxiliary fuel tanks or a reconnaissance pod.