The SIA.9 was an Italian reconnaissance-bomber built by

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, a division of

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Development

The 9B began as the SIA.7B2 fitted with a much larger engine, the Fiat A.14. The larger engine increased the aircraft's speed, but also its weight, resulting in only an overall slight increase in maximum speed. The Italian Navy ordered 200, and received 62 by the end of

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. Fiat dropped its SIA name, and manufactured another 129 aircraft under the designation Fiat R.2. These aircraft served until 1925.

Operators

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Specifications

References

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