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{{Specs-Card|code=sm_79_1939}}
 
{{About
 
{{About
 
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| about = gift German bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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| usage = other uses
 
| link = S.M.79 (Family)
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27 in the German aviation tree. In [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]], the S.M.79, as well as the other Italian planes in the German tree, were moved to the new Italian tree.
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[[File:GarageImage_S.M.79serie8.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} gift German bomber {{Battle-rating}}. This bomber has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27 in the German aviation tree. In [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]], the S.M.79, as well as the other Italian planes in the German tree, were moved to the new Italian tree.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight performance ===
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=== Flight Performance ===
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,000 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
 
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! Stock
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|411||400|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||33.0||33.7||3.2||4.1||450
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| 411 || 400 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 33.0 || 33.7 || 3.2 || 4.1 || rowspan="2" | 450
 
 
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| 446 || 430 || 30.3 || 31.6 || 9.7 || 5.9
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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|446||430|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||30.3||31.6||9.7||5.9||450
 
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|}
  
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==== Details ====
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====Details====
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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! Combat flap
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! Take-off flap
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! Landing flap
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! Air brakes
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! Arrestor gear
 
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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|-
 
|-
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! colspan="7" | Limits
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! colspan="5" | Limits
 
|-
 
|-
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
|-
 
|-
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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! -
 
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 313 || 298 || 220 || ~4 || ~2
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| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} ||480|| ~2 || ~2
 
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
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! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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|-
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| < 260 || < 270 || < 270 || > 290
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| < 300 || < 305 || < 303 || > 200
 
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| 3,300 m || 2,250 hp || 2,617 hp
 
| 3,300 m || 2,250 hp || 2,617 hp
 
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* No armour plating
 
* No armour plating
 
* No armour glazing
 
* No armour glazing
 
* Fuel tanks located in fuselage and wing roots
 
* Fuel tanks located in fuselage and wing roots
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)}}
 
{{main|Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
  
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* 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, dorsal-mounted (350 rpg)
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* 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, dorsal-mounted (350 rpg)
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
  
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* 12 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (600 kg total)
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* 2 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs
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* 12 x 100 kg GP 100T bombs (1,200 kg total)
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* 12 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs
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* 5 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs (1,250 kg total)
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* 5 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs
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* 2 x 500 kg GP 500 bombs (1,000 kg total)
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* 2 x 500 kg GP 500 bombs
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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{{main|Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)|Lewis (7.7 mm)}}
 
{{main|Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)|Lewis (7.7 mm)}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
  
 
* 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, dorsal turret (500 rpg)
 
* 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, dorsal turret (500 rpg)
 
* 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)
 
* 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)
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* 1 x 7.7 mm Lewis machine gun, 2 x beam turrets (485 rpg)
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* 1 x 7.7 mm Lewis machine gun, 2 x beam turret (485 rpg = 970 total)
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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Due to its relatively low battle rating, the three-engined S.M.79 enjoys a relatively high speed for a bomber against most of the lower ranked opposition it faces. This aids its survivability, particularly in a shallow dive. Unfortunately, it is rather lacking in bombload options compared to the He 111s and Ju 88s and also has rather poor defensive fire arcs. Unlike the German bombers, however, it is armed with 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns which can pack quite a punch against the flimsier aircraft it faces. The pilot also controls a fixed forward-firing 12.7 mm Breda, which is otherwise uncovered by any defensive armament. This gun can be useful for strafing light vehicles and trucks that will be encountered frequently in low-rank battles and can be used to shoot down other aircraft. It is somewhat more manoeuvrable than the He 111 H-3, but the Sparviero is by no means a fighter and will rapidly lose energy in turns. With the ability to carry 500 kg bombs, the S.M.79 can use these to more easily take out pillboxes and heavier tanks, although this reduces the total bombload to only 1,000 kg as opposed to 1,250 kg with 250 kg bombs.
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===Manual Engine Control===
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
 
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
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! rowspan="2" | Pitch
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! rowspan="2" |Pitch
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
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! colspan="3" |Radiator
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
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! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
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! Oil
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! Water
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! Type
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===Modules===
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! colspan="2" | Flight performance
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! colspan="1" | Survivability
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! colspan="3" | Weaponry
 
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! Oil !! Water !! Type
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| I
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| Fuselage Repair
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| Radiator
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| Offensive 12 mm
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| MCSAP100
 
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| II
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| Compressor
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| Airframe
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| New 12 mm MGs
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| Turret 7 mm
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| III
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| Wings Repair
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| Engine
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| Turret 12 mm
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| MCGP250
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| IV
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| Engine Injection
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| Cover
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| New 12 mm MGs (turret)
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| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
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| MCRO500
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Hard-hitting 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT defensive machine guns
 
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* Pilot-controlled fixed forward-firing 12.7 mm Breda, which can be equipped with IAI (explosive) ammunition
 
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* High speed
 
 
* Middle engine provides some level of protection for the pilot against head-on attacks
 
* Middle engine provides some level of protection for the pilot against head-on attacks
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* Capable of carrying 500 kg bombs, unlike the He 111 H-3 or Do 17 Z-1
 
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Poor total bomb load
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* Weak defensive armament
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* Poor defensive fire arcs, including a dead zone in the rear where neither of the rearward facing 12.7 mm machine guns can cover
 
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* No frontal defensive gun covering the frontal aspect
 
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* Lacks armour protection for the crew
 
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* Forced to choose between less total bomb load but individually more powerful bombs or higher total bomb load with less powerful bombs
 
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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{{Navigation-Start|{{Annotation|Archive of the in-game description|An archive of the historical description of the vehicle that was presented in-game prior to Update 1.55 'Royal Armour'}}|expand=true}}
 
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Three-engine SIAI Savoia-Marchetti S.M.79 "Sparviero" medium bomber, issued 1939.
 
  
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The S.M.79 gradually became the Regia Aeronautica's main strike plane. In 1938, five regiments were re-equipped. That same year, about 150 "Sparviero" aircraft were in service in Italy. A year later, over 300 were in service.
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=== In-game description ===
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"Three-engine SIAI Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 “Sparviero” medium bomber, second series, issued 1937.
  
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Besides taking part in the Spanish Civil War, the S.M.79 was used for landing troops during the invasion of Albania in 1939, as well as in Italy's attack on Greece.
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Beginning with the 2nd production series, the SM.79’s dorsal “hump” was shortened (previously it had reached almost to the front door), and the teardrop-shaped fairings were removed. On each side of the hump, a couple of windows were added to better illuminate the radio operator’s and mechanic’s workspaces. The bomber’s gondola located under the fuselage was elongated, the engine’s exhaust pipes were twisted to direct them away from the engine nacelles, and additional extensions were added to the stabilizer fin.
  
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In 1939, AUSA factories started releasing S.M.79s. This series was practically unchanged from its predecessor, except that the exhaust pipe of the right engine was moved to the outside of the nacelle so that smoke from the pipe would not contact the fuselage.
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The side-switching 7.7-mm Lewis machine gun from the World War I period, which had been installed inside the fuselage on a mobile track, was replaced by two fixed 7.7-mm Breda SAFAT machine guns, though before the war SM.79s usually flew without onboard guns.
  
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When on June 10, 1940, Italy entered the Second World War, the Italian Air Force possessed 612 S.M.79s in 14 regiments and one special group, distributed throughout the mainland and the colonies (the "Sparviero" appeared in Libya in 1939). During this period, two-thirds of all Italian bombers were S.M.79s.
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In this form, without virtually any changes, the SM.79 underwent mass production and was delivered to Regia Aeronautica (Italian Royal Air Force) combat units for about seven years.
  
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In addition to the combat regiments, the "Sparviero" had its own flying school. Also, about a dozen S.M.79TPs (with rectangular windows and 5-6 seats in place of the bomb bay) were used as personal transport aircraft for high-ranking officers.
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As a modification of a passenger aircraft, the SM.79 had many related flaws: inconvenient bomb sight positioning, a relatively small bomb bay in a rather large fuselage, and primitive defensive weapons installed in half-open units with no mechanization. All of this understandably drew criticism from the Regia Aeronautica.
  
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During the fighting, S.M.79s were used day and night, attacking targets in Malta, Tunisia, France, Aden, and in North and East Africa.
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But there was no other choice, and in February 1937, during the Spanish Civil War, the SM.79 saw its first combat.
  
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In North Africa, in September 1940, four regiments of S.M.79s supported the Italian attack on Egypt. The "Sparviero" was even tested as a ground attack aircraft to support troops in the field and hunt for British tanks and armoured cars, but high losses quickly put an end to these activities.
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SM.79s with Italian crews and Spanish insignia operated around Seville and Bilbao, participating in the battles of Brunete and Teruel. The SM.79’s speed allowed it to fly long-range daytime operations without escort. Of all the Republican fighters, only the I-16 could successfully intercept the SM.79, and not many I-16s were available. Therefore, the bomber’s losses were relatively small. Combat experience showed that the plane’s survivability was high. Franco only lost 4 SM.79s during the entire war. The Italians lost 12.
  
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On the front, some of the S.M.79's shortcomings were painfully obvious. Its weak guns were located in primitive turrets which limited their field of fire, and the machine guns' characteristics were unsatisfactory (particularly their rate of fire). This, plus weak armour and lack of self-sealing fuel tanks, sharply reduced the aircraft's combat value. The huge one-piece wing was difficult to repair in the field. The aircraft's speed no longer protected it from the latest fighters; the "Sparviero" was already out of date.
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Beginning in January 1938, the SM.79 was used as a night bomber. The “Sparviero” played an increasingly bigger role as the civil war progressed. After the war, the surviving Italian SM.79s were transferred into Franco’s Air Force. There they survived World War II, and the last of them were used in the Spanish colonies in North Africa until the early 60’s. In 1943, one “Sparviero” was converted by the Spanish company AISA into a staff plane, used to command the Spanish army."
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== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=sm_79_1939 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
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* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/428095-sm79-sparviero-serie-8-1939/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
 
  
 
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[[Category:Hidden vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Hidden vehicles]]

Revision as of 04:36, 1 April 2020

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▀S.M.79 serie 8
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▀S.M.79 serie 8
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Description

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The ▀S.M.79 Sparviero serie 8 (1939) is a rank II gift German bomber with a battle rating of 2.0 (AB/RB) and 2.3 (SB). This bomber has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27 in the German aviation tree. In Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica", the S.M.79, as well as the other Italian planes in the German tree, were moved to the new Italian tree.

General info

Flight Performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,000 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
411 400 6800 33.0 33.7 3.2 4.1 450
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,000 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
446 430 6800 30.3 31.6 9.7 5.9 450

Details

Features
Combat flap Take-off flap Landing flap Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flap
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
530 300 480 ~2 ~2
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 300 < 305 < 303 > 200
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
3,300 m 2,250 hp 2,617 hp

Survivability and armour

  • No armour plating
  • No armour glazing
  • Fuel tanks located in fuselage and wing roots

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)

The S.M.79 serie 8 (Germany) is armed with:

  • 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, dorsal-mounted (350 rpg)

Suspended armament

Main articles: GP 50 (50 kg), GP 100 (100 kg), GP 250 (250 kg), GP 500 (500 kg)
  • 2 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs
  • 12 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs
  • 5 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs
  • 2 x 500 kg GP 500 bombs

Defensive armament

Main articles: Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm), Lewis (7.7 mm)
  • 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, dorsal turret (500 rpg)
  • 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)
  • 1 x 7.7 mm Lewis machine gun, 2 x beam turret (485 rpg = 970 total)

Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable Not controllable Controllable Combined Not controllable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage Repair Radiator Offensive 12 mm MCSAP100
II Compressor Airframe New 12 mm MGs Turret 7 mm
III Wings Repair Engine Turret 12 mm MCGP250
IV Engine Injection Cover New 12 mm MGs (turret) New 7 mm MGs (turret) MCRO500

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Middle engine provides some level of protection for the pilot against head-on attacks

Cons:

  • Weak defensive armament

History

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In-game description

"Three-engine SIAI Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 “Sparviero” medium bomber, second series, issued 1937.

Beginning with the 2nd production series, the SM.79’s dorsal “hump” was shortened (previously it had reached almost to the front door), and the teardrop-shaped fairings were removed. On each side of the hump, a couple of windows were added to better illuminate the radio operator’s and mechanic’s workspaces. The bomber’s gondola located under the fuselage was elongated, the engine’s exhaust pipes were twisted to direct them away from the engine nacelles, and additional extensions were added to the stabilizer fin.

The side-switching 7.7-mm Lewis machine gun from the World War I period, which had been installed inside the fuselage on a mobile track, was replaced by two fixed 7.7-mm Breda SAFAT machine guns, though before the war SM.79s usually flew without onboard guns.

In this form, without virtually any changes, the SM.79 underwent mass production and was delivered to Regia Aeronautica (Italian Royal Air Force) combat units for about seven years.

As a modification of a passenger aircraft, the SM.79 had many related flaws: inconvenient bomb sight positioning, a relatively small bomb bay in a rather large fuselage, and primitive defensive weapons installed in half-open units with no mechanization. All of this understandably drew criticism from the Regia Aeronautica.

But there was no other choice, and in February 1937, during the Spanish Civil War, the SM.79 saw its first combat.

SM.79s with Italian crews and Spanish insignia operated around Seville and Bilbao, participating in the battles of Brunete and Teruel. The SM.79’s speed allowed it to fly long-range daytime operations without escort. Of all the Republican fighters, only the I-16 could successfully intercept the SM.79, and not many I-16s were available. Therefore, the bomber’s losses were relatively small. Combat experience showed that the plane’s survivability was high. Franco only lost 4 SM.79s during the entire war. The Italians lost 12.

Beginning in January 1938, the SM.79 was used as a night bomber. The “Sparviero” played an increasingly bigger role as the civil war progressed. After the war, the surviving Italian SM.79s were transferred into Franco’s Air Force. There they survived World War II, and the last of them were used in the Spanish colonies in North Africa until the early 60’s. In 1943, one “Sparviero” was converted by the Spanish company AISA into a staff plane, used to command the Spanish army."

Media

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See also

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External links

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Savoia-Marchetti
Bombers  S.M.79 serie 1 · S.M.79 serie 8 · S.M.79 AS · S.M.79 bis/T.M
  S.81
Attackers  SM.91 · SM.92
Export  S.M.79 B
Captured  ▀S.M.79 serie 1 · ▀S.M.79 serie 4 · ▀S.M.79 serie 8
  ▀S.M.79 AS · ▀S.M.79 bis/N · ▀S.M.79 bis/T.M · ▀S.M.79 B

Germany bombers
Arado  Ar 196 A-3
Blohm & Voss  BV 138 C-1 · BV 238
Dornier  Do 17 E-1 · Do 17 Z-2 · Do 217 E-2 · Do 217 E-4 · Do 217 K-1 · Do 217 M-1
Focke-Wulf  Fw 189 A-1 · Fw 200 C-1
Henschel  Hs 123 A-1
Heinkel  He 111 H-3 · He 111 H-6 · He 111 H-16 · He 115 C-1 · He 177 A-5
Junkers  Ju 87 B-2 · Ju 87 R-2 · Ju 87 R-2 Libya · Ju 87 D-3 · Ju 87 D-5 · Ju 88 A-1 · Ju 88 A-4 · Ju 188 A-2 · Ju 288 C
Messerschmitt  Me 264
Savoia-Marchetti  ▀S.M.79 serie 1 · ▀S.M.79 B · ▀S.M.79 serie 4 · ▀S.M.79 serie 8
  ▀S.M.79 AS · ▀S.M.79 bis/N · ▀S.M.79 bis/T.M
Trophies  ▀Wellington Mk Ic

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