SM.79-I
SM.79-I
- Modification of
- Savoia-Marchetti SM.79
- Changes
- First production bomber (also S.79K or S.79 Militare), delivered from July 1936, three Alfa Romeo 126 R.C.34. Defensive armament grew from four to five guns: the waist Lewis gun was later replaced by two 7.7 mm Bredas. Performance is for this version.
- Engine
- Alfa Romeo 126 R.C.34
- Engines
- 3
- Max speed
- 430 km/h
- Max speed altitude
- 4,000 m
- Service ceiling
- 6,500 m
Climb time
| Altitude | Time, min |
|---|---|
| 1,000 m | 3 |
| 2,000 m | 6.5 |
| 3,000 m | 9.57 |
| 5,000 m | 17.72 |
Armament
| Weapon | Count | Position | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breda-SAFAT 12.7 mm | 1 | Fuselage | — |
| Breda-SAFAT 12.7 mm | 1 | Flexible | 500 |
| Breda-SAFAT 12.7 mm | 1 | Flexible | — |
| Lewis gun | 1 | Flexible | — |
Loadouts
| Name | Armament |
|---|---|
| 2 × 500 kg | Bomba da 500 kg ×2 |
| 5 × 250 kg | Bomba da 250 kg ×5 |
| 12 × 100 kg | Bomba da 100 kg ×12 |
| 12 × 50 kg | Bomba da 50 kg ×12 |