The Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero (Italian for sparrowhawk) 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. [2]

The Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero (Italian for "Sparrowhawk") was a three-engined Italian medium bomber with a wood-and-metal structure. Originally designed as a fast passenger aircraft, this low-wing monoplane, in the years 1937–39, set …

The SM.79 was originally designed as a passenger aircraft and in 1937-39, it set 26 world records to become the fastest medium bomber in the world. It was the most important Italian bomber of World War II, and established a reputation that contrasted with most Italian weapons of the day.

Perhaps the most famous Italian aircraft of WWII, the S.M.79 was initially designed as an airliner and was tested in October 1934. The Regia Aeronautica soon became interested in the design and used it as a medium bomber and topedo attack aircraft.

It may be the best-known Italian warplane 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, who nicknamed it il gobbo maledetto ("damned hunchback"). The SM.79 was developed in the early 1930s.

Jul 25, 2018 · It was the most important Italian bomber of World War II, this tough three-engined aircraft established a reputation that contrasted with most Italian weapons of the day, and it was flown with courage and skill.

Jan 19, 2018 · Originally developed as a commercial airliner, the SM.79 Sparviero (Sparrowhawk) became one of the most formidable weapons of Italy’s air force, the Regia Aeronautica, during World War II. The original 1936 prototype was based on three 610-hp Piaggio radial engines and could accommodate eight passengers.

The SM.79 Sparviero’s triple Alfa Romeo engines provided exceptional speed and range for its time. Its versatility enabled roles from bombing raids to maritime reconnaissance and transport. Known for its robust design, it could sustain considerable damage and still complete missions.

With its robust tri-motor shape and extensive fabric covering, the Savoia-Marchetti S.M.79 Sparviero was very much a creature of the 1930s. Designed for a long distance air race, it became famous as Italy's most successful bomber.

The Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero is a three-engine medium bomber and torpedo bomber aircraft produced by the Italian manufacturer Savoia-Marchetti. The SM.79 was also used as transport and reconaissance aircraft and for close air support missions. SM.79B and SM.79JR are twin-engined variants.