As a result, it appears to have been more akin to contemporary, ground attack/maritime strike aircraft, such as the Bristol Beaufighter or Douglas A-26 Invader.

The prototype made its first flight in September 1941, at Vergiate, with test pilot Lieutenant G. Algarotti at the controls.

The project utilized the wings, the aft fuselage and the mixed construction of the latter almost untouched, with a totally redesigned nose.

The nose section was rounded, short, and inclined sharply to provide good visibility for attacks on surface targets.

The weaponry was mainly based on the 37 mm (1.46 in) Breda anti-aircraft guns, used in the anti-tank and anti-ship roles.

It was planned to install Piaggio P.XV or Alfa Romeo 135 engines on the aircraft, but this never took place.

During flight, the aircraft needed to have an elevated angle of attack so as not to lose altitude.

The attempt to cover both the attack and even interception requirements made this aircraft even less reliable and flyable than the already mediocre S.84.

Data from ITALlAN CIVIL AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT 1930 - 1945[2]General characteristics Performance Armament and and