S.M.79 AS (Germany)

This page is about the gift German bomber S.M.79 AS (Germany). For other versions, see S.M.79 (Family).

▀S.M.79 AS

▀S.M.79 AS

Germany

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
2.3	2.3	2.3

Class:

Bomber

Frontline bomber

Torpedo bomber

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Description

The ▀S.M.79 Sparviero AS (1941) is a gift rank II German bomber with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB/RB/SB). 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.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed

at 4 000 m480 km/h

Turn time31 s

Max altitude9 000 m

Engine3 х Alfa Romeo 126 RC 34

TypeRadial

Cooling systemAir

Take-off weight11 t

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 4,000 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	458	444	9000	32.5	33.2	2.1	3.4	400
Upgraded	507	480		29.6	31.0	11.5	5.9

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
530	300	313	298	220	~4	~2

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 260	< 270	< 270	> 290

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
3,300 m	2,250 hp	3,020 hp

Survivability and armour

Crew5 people

Speed of destruction

Structural530 km/h

Gear300 km/h

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

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB827 → 1 141

RB1 317 → 1 817

SB1 944 → 2 682

Total cost of modifications10 390

13 740

Talisman cost750

Crew training6 300

Experts22 000

Aces250

Research Aces220 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

60 / 130 / 260 %

124 / 124 / 124 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Fuselage repair Research: 520 Cost: 690 115 Radiator Research: 520 Cost: 690 115 Airframe Research: 470 Cost: 620 105 Compressor Research: 470 Cost: 620 105 Wings repair Research: 650 Cost: 860 145 Engine Research: 650 Cost: 860 145 Cover Research: 560 Cost: 740 125 Engine injection Research: 560 Cost: 740 125	EFS Research: 560 Cost: 740 125	safat12_belt_pack Research: 520 Cost: 690 115 GP100 Research: 520 Cost: 690 115 safat12_new_gun Research: 470 Cost: 620 105 bmg303_turret_belt_pack Research: 470 Cost: 620 105 GP250 Research: 470 Cost: 620 105 safat12_turret_belt_pack Research: 650 Cost: 860 145 TBC-79 Research: 650 Cost: 860 145 safat12_turret_new_gun Research: 560 Cost: 740 125 lewis_turret_new_gun Research: 560 Cost: 740 125 GP500 Research: 560 Cost: 740 125

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 112.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun

Ammunition350 rounds

Fire rate700 shots/min

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

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

Suspended armament

List of setups (5)

Setup 112 x 50 kg GP 50 bomb

Setup 212 x 100 kg GP 100T bomb

Setup 35 x 250 kg GP 250 bomb

Setup 41 x 450 mm F200/450 torpedo

Setup 52 x 500 kg GP 500 bomb

The S.M.79 AS (Germany) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• 12 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (600 kg total)
• 12 x 100 kg GP 100T bombs (1,200 kg total)
• 5 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs (1,250 kg total)
• 1 x 450 mm F200/450 torpedo
• 2 x 500 kg GP 500 bombs (1,000 kg total)

Defensive armament

2 х Turret12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun

Ammunition500 rounds

Fire rate701 shots/min

2 х Turret7.7 mm Lewis machine gun

Ammunition485 rounds

Fire rate551 shots/min

The S.M.79 AS (Germany) 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, ventral turret (500 rpg)
• 1 x 7.7 mm Lewis machine gun, 2 x beam turrets (485 rpg)

Usage in battles

With a significantly higher BR than the previous two Sparviero models, the 1941 Sparviero features the same bomb load-outs (but can also carry a single torpedo) and armament, with only relatively minor increases in performance. While unable to compete with the Ju 88 or the He 111 H-6 and Fw 200 C-1 Condor in terms of performance or sheer bomb-carrying capacity, respectively, the S.M.79 AS can still perform decently if played carefully.

It is very important to avoid fighters in the S.M.79, as it has a lot of defensive fire dead-zones and is not as durable as the Ju 88. If an enemy fighter is foolish enough to stay within the reach of the 12.7 mm Breda-SAFATs, they can deal a considerable amount of damage to the pursuer. However, the gunners themselves have no armour protection and can be knocked out fairly easily.

Due to the relatively light payload carried by the S.M.79, it is not particularly recommended to go base bombing, even with the max load of 5 x 250 kg bombs. It is better to dive towards ground level and destroy targets like tanks or vehicles, as this will make it harder for enemies to attack you from below, where the Sparviero has very limited defensive fire coverage. The 500 kg bombs reduce your total bombload to only 1,000 kg, but they are more forgiving of poor bomb aiming and can take out pillboxes with a single hit. Be wary of attacks from the sides, as only the weak 7.7 mm machine guns cover the flanks of the Sparviero.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Not controllable	Controllable Not auto controlled	Not controllable Not auto controlled	Not controllable Not auto controlled	Separate	Not controllable 1 gear	Not controllable

Pros and cons

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Pros:

• Can carry a torpedo

Cons:

• Poor survivability

History

Archive of the in-game description

Three-engine SIAI Savoia-Marchetti S.M.79 "Sparviero" medium torpedo bomber, issued 1941. By early 1941 the number of "Sparvieros" in the Italian Royal Air Force began to decrease. The more advanced CANT Z.1007 "Alcione", also a three-engined plane, was replacing the ageing S.M.79. However, the "Sparviero" soon had another, just as important role as the primary "workhorse" of Italian naval aviation. In March 1937, one of the S.M.79s was equipped with a special torpedo sight, and under the fuselage a left-offset suspension rack was installed for an 860 kg 450 mm torpedo. In November 1937, the plane passed all flight tests. In March 1938, a new version which carried two torpedoes was tested. This time, results were not so good, since the weight hindered the plane's controllability. Consequently, the variant accepted was the one-torpedo version. Beginning in late 1939, all S.M.79 production aircraft were fitted with torpedo mounts. The S.M.79 torpedo bombers had virtually the same design as the regular bombers. Their crew was increased by one person: a naval observation officer, who sat between radio operator and mechanic. From 1941 on, the engines were equipped first with extended tailpipes, and then with Wellington flame arresters. Arresters were also installed on the barrels of the machine guns. In 1942, the Alfa-Romeo 126RC34 engines were equipped with an ethanol injection system, which allowed a short engine output boost to 900 hp, increasing the plane's speed by 50 km/h. But this reduced the engine's life span, which was already unsatisfactory. On July 25, 1940, the first experimental torpedo squadron, containing five aircraft, was founded. It was an S.M.79 from this group that launched the first torpedo attack on the ships in the Egyptian port of Alexandria on August 15, 1940. By early 1942, the Italian torpedo bombers had become a major force to be reckoned with. By November 1942 there were 147 S.M.79 torpedo bombers in service, in nine groups. In June and August 1942, the Italians persistently attacked British convoys breaking through to Malta with moderate success, but they themselves lost about 50 S.M.79s, with experienced crews.

Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the S.M.79 AS (Germany) from live.warthunder.com.

See also

Related development

• S.M.79 (Family)

External links

• Official data sheet - more details about the performance