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SM.1019A
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SM.1019A

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Italy · 1976
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SM.1019A

SM.1019A
SM.1019A Photo: HawkeyeUK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
45
Operating Altitude
35
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
15
Coverage
30
Persistence
40
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Italy
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraCold War
In service1976
Operators2 countries
Quantity81
Data Quality84%
33
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
34/38
Cold War
141/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
45
Operating Altitude
35
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
15
Coverage
30
Persistence
40
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
SM.1019A
Country
Production
1976–
Quantity
81
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
34
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
33
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
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeCessna O-1 Bird Dog
  • Mission Typeliaison
  • Service Entry Year1976
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeAllison 250-B15G turboprop
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Cruise Speed296 km/h
  • Service Ceiling7,620 m
  • Range925 km
  • Endurance5.75
  • On-Station Time6.67
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length8.52 m
  • Wingspan10.972 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,450 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built81
  • Operators2
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1976
  • Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1976Production started
50
years in service
81
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
SM.1019 1976
SM.1019A 1976
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📚 Sources
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