First flying in 1967, in 1968 the S.208 version became available, produced basically as a five-seat, more powerful version of the S.205, with some 60% of its structural components in common.
Savoia-Marchetti S.208 Article
By February 1973, approximately 80 S.208s had been delivered to customers in Europe and Africa, including 44 S.208Ms to the Italian Air Force for liaison and training duties.
A version for general duties, including agricultural and ambulance work, was developed as the S.208AG.
S.208
Engine: Lycoming O-540-E4A5. 260 hp
Wingspan: 35 ft 7.5 in / 10.86 m
Length: 26 ft 3 in / 8.00 m
Empty weight equipped: 1720 lb / 780 kg
MTOW: 3307 lb / 1500 kg
Max cruise: 162 kt / 187 mph / 300 kph
Range, internal fuel: 647 nm / 746 nm / 1200 km
Range Max fuel/tiptanks: 1085 nm / 1250 mi / 2000 km
Seats: 5
Cabin length: 5 ft 10.25 in / 1.78 m
Cabin width: 3 ft 8,25 in / 1.14 m
Cabin height: 4 ft 4 in / 1.32 m
Cabin volume: 88.0 cu/ft / 1.5 cu.m
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