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SAML S.1
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SAMLS.1

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Italy · 1915
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SAMLS.1

SAML S.1
SAML S.1 Photo: United States National Archive · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
15
Data-Link
0
Coverage
35
Persistence
30
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Italy
ManufacturerSocietà Anonima Meccanica Lombarda
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1915–1918
Operators4 countries
Quantity410
Data Quality88%
23
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
44/80
World War I
282/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
15
Data-Link
0
Coverage
35
Persistence
30
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
SAML S.1
Country
Production
1915–1918
Quantity
410
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
44
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
23
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Base AirframeAviatik B.I
  • Mission Typereconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1917
  • Flight Crew2
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeFiat A.12
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Cruise Speed90 km/h
  • Range800 km
◇Mission Systems1MOD.1
  • Primary Sensor / Radarnone
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length7.93 m
  • Wingspan14 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,090 kg
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built410
  • Operators5
⬢Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1915Production started
  3. 1918Production ended
111
years in service
3
years in production
410
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
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