S.A.M.L. S.2

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S.A.M.L. S.2
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

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Unofficial Stats
Version Availability Maneuver Damage Dmg Points Max Alt. Climb Points
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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Miniatures and Models

1:144 Scale

1:285/6mm/1:288 Scale

Resources

Orthographic Drawings

References

Notes
  1. ↑ Combined SAML S.1 and S.2 total, most of which were S.2's.[2]
  2. ↑ Timeline data is approximate, gathered from various sources.[8]
Citations
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Alegi, p.4.
  2. ↑ Alegi, p.2.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Angelucci, p.84.
  4. ↑ Lamberton, p.170.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Alegi, p.32.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Munson, p.51.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Lamberton, pp.226-227.
  8. ↑ Alegi'05, p.5.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Ares Climb Rates and Maximum Altitude Table, version 1.2, Oct 2021
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
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