Savoia-Marchetti SM-82 Canguru

Savoia-Marchetti SM.82

LandItalia
RollTungt bombplan/transport
Första flygningen1939
Byggda nummer726+1

Den Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 var ett italienskt bombplan och transportflygplan under andra världskriget. Det var en cantilever, mid-wing monoplane trimotor med en infällbar, tailwheel underrede. Det byggdes 875 (plus en prototyp), den första som togs i bruk 1940. Även om SM.82 kunde fungera som bombplan med en maximal bomblast på upp till 4 000 kg, såg den mycket begränsad användning i denna roll. SM.82 var det utländska flygplan som användes i störst antal av Luftwaffe, som drev flera hundra av dessa flygplan, som en transport. Efterkrigstidens omkring 30 SM.82s fortsatte i tjänst med Aeronautica Militare Italiana, många förblev i tjänst fram till början av 1960-talet.

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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)
Roll Heavy Transport, Paratrooper Drop, Occasional Bomber
National Origin Italien
Tillverkare Savoia-Marchetti
First Flight 1939
Service Entry 1940
No. Built Approx. 720 to 875
besättning 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.
längd 22.9 m (75 ft 2 in)
Spännvidd 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.

Beväpning

  • 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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