Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 | |
|---|---|
| Pays | Italia |
| Rôle | Bombardier/transport lourd |
| Premier vol | 1939 |
| Numéro construit | 726+1 |
Lla Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 était un bombardier italien et un avion de transport de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Il s’agissait d’un trimoteur monoplan en porte-à-faux à mi-aile avec un train d’arrière rétractable. Il y a eu 875 (plus un prototype) construits, le premier entrant en service en 1940. Bien qu’il ait pu fonctionner comme un bombardier avec une charge maximale de bombes jusqu’à 8 818 lb (4 000 kg), le SM.82 a été très peu utilisé dans ce rôle. Le SM.82 était l’avion étranger utilisé en plus grand nombre par la Luftwaffe, qui exploitait plusieurs centaines de cet avion, comme moyen de transport. Après-guerre, environ 30 SM.82 ont continué à servir avec l’Aeronautica Militare Italiana, dont beaucoup sont restés en service jusqu’au début des années 1960.
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General Characteristics
The Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 Canguru (Kangaroo, sometimes referred to by the earlier model’s name, Marsupiale) was an Italian three-engine, mid-wing monoplane used extensively by the Regia Aeronautica (Royal Italian Air Force) during World War II, primarily in the heavy transport role. Although capable of operating as a bomber, its main strength was its large fuselage capacity, which allowed it to carry heavy loads, including a disassembled Fiat CR.42 fighter or a small L3 light tank. Its construction was typical of Savoia-Marchetti designs of the time: mixed materials, including a welded-steel tube frame, wood, and fabric covering. The SM.82 was the foreign aircraft used in the largest numbers by the German Luftwaffe for transport duties. The type remained in service with the Italian Air Force until the early 1960s.
| Property | Typical Value (Transport Variant) |
|---|---|
| Rôle | Heavy Transport, Paratrooper Drop, Occasional Bomber |
| National Origin | Italie |
| Fabricant | Savoia-Marchetti |
| First Flight | 1939 |
| Service Entry | 1940 |
| No. Built | Approx. 720 to 875 |
| Crew | 4 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Flight Engineer/Radio Operator, Gunner) |
| Capacité | Up to 40 fully equipped soldiers or 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) of cargo. |
| Length | 22.9 m (75 ft 2 in) |
| Envergure | 29.68 m (97 ft 5 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 18,020 kg (39,727 lb) (Transport) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: 3 x Alfa Romeo 128 RC.21 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engines.
- Power Output (each): 708 kW (950 hp).
- Maximum Speed: Approx. 370 km/h (230 mph) at altitude.
- Cruise Speed: Approx. 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Service Ceiling: 6,000 m (19,685 ft).
- Range (Internal Fuel): Approx. 3,000 km (1,864 mi).
- Long-Range Variant (SM.82 LATI): Modified for long-distance routes, with a range up to 4,800 km.
Armement
- Defensive Armament:
- 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun in a dorsal turret (hand-operated).
- 3 or 4 x 7.7 mm machine guns (typically two lateral firing positions and one in a ventral gondola).
- Offensive Load (as bomber): Maximum bombload of up to 4,000 kg (8,818 lb).
- The bomb bay was located in the lower cargo level and could carry a mix of bombs, such as four 800 kg bombs or eight 500 kg bombs.
- Operational Note: The SM.82 was renowned for its long-range capabilities, undertaking record flights and crucial logistical missions, notably the Rome-Tokyo liaison flight in 1942.
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