They were the last ships of the Regia Marina (Italian Navy), fitted with three stacks.

In 1929, being obsolete, the units were reclassified as torpedo boats, and in this role served during Second World War.

The class was built between 1921 and 1924, ordered from Cantieri navali Odero, Sestri Ponente.

The ships were able to reach 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) of top speed, an improvement respect the previous class Rosolino Pilo.

In 1936 ships were enabled with minesweeping equipment, and the 76 mm guns were replaced by twin cannons Breda Model 35.