S.A.M.L. S.2
S.A.M.L. S.2 | |
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Role | Reconnaissance |
Manufacturer | S.A.M.L. |
Designer | Robert Wild |
Introduction | Feb 1917 [1] |
Primary user | Italy |
Number built | 657 [note 1] |
Developed from | S.A.M.L. S.1 |
Wingspan | 12.1 m (39 ft 8 in)[3] - 12.5 m (41 ft)[4] |
Engine | 200hp Fiat A-12 inline |
Armament | top-wing forward Revelli MG and flexible rear Revelli MG 40 kg (88 lb)[3] of bombs |
Crew | 2 |
Max Speed | 162 km/h (101 mph) [5][6][3] - 167 km/h (104 mph)[7] |
Climb | 1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 5:40[5][7] 2,000 m (6,560 ft) in 12:00[5]-12:06[7] 3,000 m (9,840 ft) in 22:00-21:37[7] 4,000 m (13,100 ft) in 30:45[7]-37:00[5] |
Ceiling | 5,000 m (16,400 ft) [6][3] |
Endurance | 3:30 [6][7][3] |
The SAML S.2 was a development of the S.A.M.L. S.1, which was derived from the Aviatik Type P15. The wings were reduced in span and a bay was removed, which decreased drag at the expense of reduced climbing capability. Cameras were added as well as an overwing front-firing Revelli machine gun.
The S.2 filled an important gap between the Savoia-Pomilio pushers and the later Italian two-seaters such as the Pomilio PD/PE and Ansaldo SVA's. The lifetime of the S.2 was extended by the S.I.A. 7b debacle, but after better two-seaters became available the SAML planes were moved to training duty. [1]
One unusual feature of the S.2 was uneven-span wings. The right wing was 5cm wider than the left, probably in an attempt to balance propeller torque.
For more information, see Wikipedia:Aviatik B.I.
Timeline [note 2]
Game Data
Wings of Glory
Version | Availability | Maneuver | Damage | Dmg Points | Max Alt. | Climb | Points |
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two gun | 17Q1-18Q4 | K | B/B | 16 | 11 [9] | 4 [9] | 87 |
rear gun only | K | -/B | 16 | 11 [9] | 4 [9] | 59 |
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References
- Notes
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Gregory Alegi, Windsock Datafile 113: The SAML S.2. Great Britain: Albatros Publications, Ltd., 2005. ISBN 1-902207-75-0
- Enzo Angelucci, ed. The Rand McNally Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft, 1914-1980. New York: The Military Press, 1983 edition. ISBN 0-517-41021-4.
- W.M. Lamberton and E.F. Cheesman, Reconnaissance & Bomber Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Great Britain: Harleyford Publications Ltd., 1962. ISBN 9780900435027
- Kenneth Munson, Bombers: Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft, 1914-1919. New York: The MacMillan Company, 1968, Blandford Press Ltd. ISBN 978-0753721711