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Savoia-Marchetti SM.81 Pipistrello

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338:'s position was located just below the cockpit, in a semi-retractable gondola, and differed from that of the SM.79, being both larger and in a location which was more favourable for communicating with the crew, and provided excellent visibility thanks to the glazed panel. Both this position and the cockpit had escape hatches, but for normal entry and exit there was a door in the left, mid-fuselage, and one in the aft fuselage. Equipment included an RA 350I radio-transmitter, AR5 radio-receiver, and a P63N radiocompass (not always fitted), while other systems comprised an electrical generator, fire extinguishing system, and an OMI 30 camera (in the gunner's nacelle). 320:, with the mainwheels enclosed by large spats to reduce drag, and had a crew of six. The aircraft was of mixed construction: the fuselage had a framework of steel tubes with a metallic-covered aft portion, while the rest was wood- and fabric-covered. It had a relatively large fuselage, an unnecessary characteristic for a bomber, which determined its future as a transport aircraft. Since the engines were quite small, the fuselage did not blend well with the nose engine, even less so than the SM.79. Many windows were present to provide the fuselage interior with daylight, giving the impression that it was a passenger aircraft. 781: 695: 732: 659: 513: 37: 1935: 1959: 756: 1947: 371:
with the gun barrels positioned vertically, one aft of the other to reduce drag, giving the impression that the aircraft had additional antennae. Given the SM.81's cruise speed of around 270 km/h (170 mph) and the presence of a massive fixed undercarriage, the aerodynamic gain was relatively small.
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The SM.81's defensive armament was better than its successor, the SM.79, and even than that of the SM.84, although of smaller calibre, but still insufficient when faced with modern enemy fighter opposition. It was also capable of carrying a greater bombload than the SM.79, due to its wide fuselage.
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were mounted to fire through lateral hatches. The turrets were rotated by a "Riva-Calzoni" hydraulic system, while the guns' elevation was manual, and manual back-up mechanisms were provided for both the retracting and rotating systems. Once retracted, only the upper part of the turret was visible,
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in October 1937, but could not be delivered to China because its packing cases were too large for rail travel. Two of the Nanchang-built aircraft were delivered to the Air Force, with a further example completed but destroyed when the factory was bombed in December 1937. All were lost in training
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The ventral turret was operated in a different fashion to those fitted to other aircraft where the gunner occupied the ball- or dustbin-shaped structure; instead, due to lack of space, the gunner crouched in the fuselage with his head down inside the turret. This proved not to be very effective as
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The SM.81's bomb bay was divided into two parts with a passage linking aft and mid fuselage between, and could accommodate a wide range of ordnance up to a total of 2,000 kg (4,410 lb) over short ranges, with individual bombs of up to 500 kg (1,100 lb), arranged either
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SM.81s serving in Ethiopia had markings applied to distinguish them in SAR missions. The normal camouflage pattern was yellow, green and brown. The all-over dark olive green scheme was introduced later, when the aircraft were used only in transport missions.
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and 2 × 1,140 L/301 US gal tanks) and two 370 L (100 US gal) tanks (or 780 L/210 US gal with Gnome-Rhône 14K engines) in the outer wings. This gave an overall fuel capacity of 3,620 or 4,400 L (960 or 1,160 US gal).
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The aircraft, having a large wing and robust undercarriage, was reliable and pleasant to fly, and could operate from all types of terrain. It was surprisingly fast for its time and, given the power of its engines, especially compared to the similar
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Although it was quickly superseded as a front-line bomber, the SM.81 continued to serve as a transport by virtue of its wide fuselage, which allowed it to accommodate a wide range of loads. Apart from its speed, it was generally superior to the
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to provide the necessary support, whereas the semi-elliptical tail surfaces were fabric-covered metal. The pilot and co-pilot were seated side-by-side in an enclosed
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meant that during daytime the SM.81 was restricted to second line duties, finding use as a transport. At night it was an effective bomber, particularly in the
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were most ventral turrets, and they were not fitted to further Savoias, although Piaggio fitted a dustbin-style turret accommodating the gunner to their
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were fitted, but these were later replaced by reliable, if not very fast-firing models made by Breda, together with 500 rounds per gun.
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inline engines and a streamlined, glazed nose. It had inferior performance to the three-engined versions and was not taken further.
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The SM.81 was equipped with six machine guns providing a heavy defensive armament for a 1935 aircraft. Two powered retractable
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In addition, one aircraft, the SM.81B, was built in a twin-engined configuration, powered by two 627 kW (840 hp)
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16 × 100 kg (220 lb) (stored vertically, as all the smaller ones), true weight around 130 kg (287 lb)
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while trying to land. A further flight was concurrently deployed against Anglo-Rhodesian defensive positions in
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Both flanks were covered by one single and one twin gun installation. Initially six 7.7 mm (.303 in)
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56 × 31 kg (68 lb), 24 kg (53 lb), 20 kg (40 lb), or 15 kg (33 lb)
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The bomb-release mechanism was located on the right side of the bombardier's position.
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430 km (270 mi, 230 nmi) with 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) bomb load
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The Mediterranean and Middle East: The Early Successes Against Italy (to May 1941)
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The fuel tanks, as was standard for Italian multi-engined aircraft, were metal
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1,008 × 2 kg (4 lb) (true weight, around 1,700 kg/3,750 lb)
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from 1935 to 1944, and adapted to second-line duties in a wide range of tasks.
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9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 485 kW (650 hp) each
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340 km/h (210 mph, 180 kn) at 4,000 m (13,000 ft)
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28 × 50 kg (110 lb) (true weight, around 70 kg/150 lb)
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The SM.81 had wings that were roughly similar to those of the double-
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Despite their obsolescence, by 1940, when Italy became involved in
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Air War East Africa 1940–41 The RAF versus the Italian Air Force
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Several examples survived the war and went on to serve with the
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The Savoia Marchetti S.M.81 (Aircraft in Profile number 146)
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The SM.81 had a three-engine configuration, but unlike the
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Specifications (SM.81b with Alfa Romeo 125 R.C.35 engines)
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of 1943, though some remained in service with both the
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4 × 500 kg (1,100 lb) (stored horizontally)
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Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
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Three-engine bomber, transport aircraft, 535 built.
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The first examples were sent to 7 Wing at 1259:, May 1977, Vol 10 No 5. pp. 182–187. 961:3,000 m (9,800 ft) in 11 min 48 s 1749: 1735: 1727: 1344: 1330: 1322: 958:1,000 m (3,300 ft) in 4 min 15 s 914:260 km/h (160 mph, 140 kn) 624:, but by 1950 these had all been retired. 508:Savoia-Marchetti SM.81 operational history 366:, while single 7.7 mm (.303 in) 26: 1353:SIAI, Savoia-Marchetti and SIAI-Marchetti 1212:. Taipei, Republic of China: AHS of ROC. 927:1,500 km (930 mi, 810 nmi) 463:, 507 kW (680 hp) – 140 built. 1930: 1069: 921:110 km/h (68 mph; 59 kn) 216:The SM.81 was a militarised version of 1228:World Aircraft: World War II, Volume I 1226:Angelucci, Enzo and Paolo Matricardi. 1092:Angelucci and Matricardi 1978, p. 188. 520:The SM.81 first saw combat during the 1306:Sutherland, Jon & Diane Canwell: 974:101 kg/m (21 lb/sq ft) 397:4 × 250 kg (550 lb) (ditto) 312:The SM.81 was a robust, three-engine 7: 592:Its low speed and vulnerability to 1195:Penguin Books. 2006. 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Index

Savoia-Marchetti SM.81

Regia Aeronautica
Italy
Manufacturer
Savoia-Marchetti
Regia Aeronautica
Spanish Air Force
Aeronautica Militare
Savoia-Marchetti S.73
Italian
bat
three-engine
bomber
transport
Italian
Regia Aeronautica
war
Ethiopia
Spanish Civil War
World War II
Savoia-Marchetti
SM.73
airliner
cantilever
undercarriage
Italo Balbo
Fascist
Mussolini
fuselage

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