The name SVA comes from the initials
of Umberto Savoia
and Rudolfo Verduzio
and the
name of
the
factory, Ansaldo.
The SVA 10 was a two seater reconnaissance
plane
with
the
main
controls in the
front cockpit; synchronized minigun
on the
left side of the muzzle and train minigun
on the back seat. Cameras, in the first
versions installed in the fuselage,
under the lower wing, later installed
toward the tail.
SPECIFICATIONS
Country:
Italy
Manufacturer:
Gio. Ansaldo & Co.
Type:
Reconnaissance/Bomber
First
Service:
1917
Number
Built:
Engine(s):
260hp Isotta-Fraschini
Wing
Span:
9.10 m
Length:
8.10 m
Height:
Empty
Weight:
690 kg
Gross
Weight:
940 kg
Max
Speed:
226 km/h
Ceiling:
7000 m
Endurance:
3 hours 15 minutes
Crew:
2
Armament:
1 Vickers 7.7 mm machine gun
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