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SIAI S.9
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SIAIS.9

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Italy · 1918
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SIAIS.9

SIAI S.9
SIAI S.9 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
20
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
10
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Italy
ManufacturerSIAI-Marchetti
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1918
Operators2 countries
Data Quality85%
22
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
47/80
World War I
296/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
20
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
10
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
SIAI S.9
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1918–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
47
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
22
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 AirframeFlying boat
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1918
  • Flight Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeFiat A.12bis
  • Number of Engines1
◇Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length10 m
  • Wingspan13.2 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight3,828 kg
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Operators2
⬢Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1918
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1918Production started
108
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📚 Sources
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