Overview
The Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero is a three-engined medium bomber developed and manufactured by the Italian aviation company Savoia-Marchetti. It may be the best-known Italian aeroplane of the Second World War. The SM.79 was easily recognizable due to its fuselage's distinctive dorsal "hump", and was reportedly well liked by its crews. It was nicknamed il gobbo maledetto.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 16.20 m |
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| Wingspan | 20.20 m |
| Height | 4.10 m |
Performance
| Range | 2,600 km |
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Powerplant
| Engine model | Alfa Romeo 126 R.C.34 |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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