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Ansaldo SVA
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AnsaldoSVA

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Italy · 1918
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AnsaldoSVA

Ansaldo SVA
Ansaldo SVA Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
25
Operating Altitude
35
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
30
Persistence
20
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Italy
ManufacturerAnsaldo
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1918–1918
Operators13 countries
Quantity1,245
Data Quality88%
28
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
32/80
World War I
253/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
25
Operating Altitude
35
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
30
Persistence
20
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Ansaldo SVA
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1918–1918
Quantity
1,245
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
32
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
28
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 Airframebiplane
  • Mission Typereconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1918
  • Flight Crew1
  • Mission Crew1
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeIsotta Fraschini
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Cruise Speed180 km/h
  • Service Ceiling6,000 m
  • Range692 km
  • Endurance3
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length8.1 m
  • Wingspan9.1 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,050 kg
◆Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built1,245
▤Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1917
  • Production End1918
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1918Production started
  3. 1920Sale: Georgia (10 units)
  4. 1923Sale: Lithuania (10 units)
108
years in service
0
years in production
1,245
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 13 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Ansaldo SVASALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1923Lithuania10——
1920Georgia10——
—Poland80——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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