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SIA 9
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Tactical / Medium Bombers · Italy · 1918
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SIA9

SIA 9
SIA 9 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
30
Range
25
Accuracy
20
Speed
35
Survivability
15
Versatility
20
Avionics
5
Reliability
40
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Italy
ManufacturerQ767076
CategoryTactical / Medium Bombers
EraWorld War I
In service1918
Operators1 countries
Quantity191
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
25
Tactical / Medium Bombers MASS Rating
14/26
World War I
253/292
All-Time
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
30
Range
25
Accuracy
20
Speed
35
Survivability
15
Versatility
20
Avionics
5
Reliability
40
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
SIA 9
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1918–
Quantity
191
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · WORLD WAR I
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
25
tactical / medium bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1918
  • Crew2
  • Primary Rolereconnaissance-bomber
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Top Speed205 km/h
  • Ferry Range600 km
◇Dimensions & Weights3MOD.3
  • Length9.7 m
  • Wingspan15.5 m
  • Loaded Weight1,900 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built191
  • Operators1
  • Variants1
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Retirement Year1925
  • Production Start1918
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1918Production started
108
years in service
191
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
SIA 9SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Italy200——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📚 Sources
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