| Barry, 02.06.2016 13:35 First flying on the 24th February 1949, and developed from the earlier single engine S.M.101, the S.M.102 was originally powered by 2 x 500 h.p. Ranger SGV-770C-1B engines. After an unsuccessful sales tour of India and the Middle East the aircraft was adapted to an Italian Air Force requirement for a light transport. Twenty one were ordered and they flew until being retired in 1959.
Power plant 2 x 450 h.p Pratt & Whitney R-985 Twin Wasp Junior 9 cylinder air cooled radial engines.
Length 43'0" Height 11'5" Wing area 457 sq ft
Empty weight 7,606 lb
Max speed @ 5,900 ft 214 mph
Cruising speed @ 11,200 ft 179 mph
Service ceiling 19,685 ft reply |
