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SIAI S.12
Photo: L'Aerophile magazine · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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SIAIS.12

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Italy · 1918
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SIAIS.12

SIAI S.12
SIAI S.12 Photo: L'Aerophile magazine · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
20
Operating Altitude
15
Range
25
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
10
Persistence
15
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
5
Origin Italy
ManufacturerSIAI-Marchetti
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1918
Operators2 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality85%
13
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
66/80
World War I
373/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
20
Operating Altitude
15
Range
25
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
10
Persistence
15
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
5
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
SIAI S.12
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1918–
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
66
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
5
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
13
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
◎General3MOD.3
  • Base AirframeSIAI S.9
  • Mission Typereconnaissance-bomber flying-boat
  • Flight Crew2
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeV-12 water-cooled piston engine
  • Number of Engines1
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length10 m
  • Wingspan11.72 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight2,360 kg
◇Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built1
◆Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational Statusused only for Schneider Trophy race, no service entry
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1918Production started
108
years in service
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📚 Sources
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