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SM.1019
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SM.1019

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Italy · 1976
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SM.1019

⚙ O-1A Bird Dog variant
SM.1019
SM.1019 Photo: Armchair Aviator's · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
45
Operating Altitude
35
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
20
Coverage
35
Persistence
40
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Italy
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraCold War
In service1976–1976
Operators2 countries
Quantity86
Data Quality84%
35
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
33/38
Cold War
128/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
45
Operating Altitude
35
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
20
Coverage
35
Persistence
40
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
SM.1019
Country
Production
1976–1976
Quantity
86
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
33
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
35
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 AirframeCessna O-1 Bird Dog
  • Mission TypeSTOL liaison
  • Service Entry Year1976
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeAllison Model 250-B17B
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Cruise Speed296 km/h
  • Service Ceiling7,620 m
  • Range925 km
  • Endurance3,000
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length8.52 m
  • Wingspan10.972 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,300 kg
◆Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built86
  • Operators2
▤Service History1MOD.1
  • Production Start1976
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1976Production started
50
years in service
0
years in production
86
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
SM.1019 1976
// DERIVATIVES
SM.1019A 1976
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 6units
6active
SM.1019SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Somalia6——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📚 Sources
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