Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 | |
|---|---|
| Country | Italia |
| Role | Heavy bomber/transport |
| First flight | 1939 |
| Number Built | 726+1 |
The Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 was an Italian bomber and transport aircraft of World War II. It was a cantilever, mid-wing monoplane trimotor with a retractable, tailwheel undercarriage. There were 875 (plus one prototype) built, the first entering service in 1940. Although able to operate as a bomber with a maximum bombload of up to 8,818 lb (4000 kg), the SM.82 saw very limited use in this role. The SM.82 was the foreign aircraft used in largest number by the Luftwaffe, which operated several hundreds of this aircraft, as a transport. Post-war about 30 SM.82s continued in service with the Aeronautica Militare Italiana, many remaining in service until the early 1960s.
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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) |
|---|---|
| Role | Heavy Transport, Paratrooper Drop, Occasional Bomber |
| National Origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Savoia-Marchetti |
| First Flight | 1939 |
| Service Entry | 1940 |
| No. Built | Approx. 720 to 875 |
| Crew | 4 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Flight Engineer/Radio Operator, Gunner) |
| Capacity | Up to 40 fully equipped soldiers or 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) of cargo. |
| Length | 22.9 m (75 ft 2 in) |
| Wingspan | 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.
Armament
- 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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