Z.1007 bis serie 3

Z.1007 bis serie 3

S.M.79 B

Z.1007 bis serie 5

Z.1007 bis serie 3

S.M.79 B

Z.1007 bis serie 5

Italy

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
3.3	2.7	2.7

Class:

Bomber

Frontline bomber

Torpedo bomber

Research:11 000

Purchase:22 000

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This page is about the Italian bomber Z.1007 bis serie 3. For the other version, see Z.1007 bis serie 5.

Description

The Z.1007 bis serie 3 is a rank II Italian bomber with a battle rating of 3.3 (AB) and 2.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica" alongside the initial Italian aviation 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 4,500 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
437	424	9000	33.0	34.0	4.8	4.7	450
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 4,500 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
464	450	9000	31.1	32.0	7.6	6.2	450

Details

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

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flaps (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
		430	~3	~1

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 260	< 270	< 270	> 200

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
4,000 m	1,000 hp	N/A

Survivability and armour

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Armaments

Suspended armament

The Z.1007 bis serie 3 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• 18 x 50 kg GP 50 (50 kg total)
• 18 x 100 kg GP 100 (100 kg total)
• 1 х 450 mm F200/450 torpedo
• 4 x 250 kg GP 250 + 12 x 100 kg GP 100 (2,200 kg total)
• 6 x 250 kg GP 250 + 3 x 50 kg GP 50 (1,650 kg total)
• 6 x 250 kg GP 250 + 3 x 100 kg GP 100 (1,800 kg total)
• 2 x 500 kg GP 500 + 6 x 100 kg GP 100 (1,600 kg total)
• 2 x 500 kg GP 500 + 4 x 250 kg GP 250 (1,750 kg total)
• 1 x 800 kg GP 800 + 3 x 50 kg GP 50 (950 kg total)
• 1 x 800 kg GP 800 + 3 x 100 kg GP 100 (1,100 kg total)
• 1 x 800 kg GP 800 + 9 x 100 kg GP 100 (1,700 kg total)
• 1 x 800 kg GP 800 + 4 x 250 kg GP 250 + 3 x 100 kg GP 100 (2,100 kg total)

Defensive armament

The Z.1007 bis serie 3 is defended by:

• 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, ventral turret (350 rpg)
• 1 x 12.7 mm Scotti M1933 machine gun, dorsal turret (350 rpg)
• 2 x 7.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, side turrets (500 rpg)

Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

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

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator		Turret 7 mm	TBC-79
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 7 mm MGs (turret)	MCGP250
III	Wings repair	Engine		Turret 12 mm	MCRO500
IV			Cover	New 12 mm MGs (turret)	MCGP800

Pros and cons

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History

One of the three standard Italian wartime bombers, alongside the S.M. 79 and the B.R. 20, the Z.1007 had speed, armament, good range, and an acceptable bombload. It was used on all Italian fronts despite being of all-wood construction. Also known as the Alcione, it was designed by Filippo Zappata, with the prototype debuting in spring, 1937. After 34 original models, production shifted to the bis model, with a more powerful radial engine; over 400 of this model would ultimately be built. They conducted combat tests with Italian forces in Belgium during the Battle of Britain in September, 1940, used for diversionary actions only. Their real combat debut was a month later, during the Greek campaign. They also flew in Africa and the Mediterranean. They were not used much in Russia. A total of 560 were built, with about 60 still in service when Italy surrendered. About 30 continued on after, now in Allied service, in the Balkans.

Media

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See also

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External links

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Italy bombers
Fiat	B.R.20DR · B.R.20M M1
Savoia-Marchetti	S.81 · S.M.79 serie 1 · S.M.79 B · S.M.79 serie 8 · S.M.79 AS · S.M.79 bis/T.M
CANT	Z.1007 bis serie 3 · Z.1007 bis serie 5
Piaggio	P.108B serie 1 · P.108B serie 2
	Foreign:
Germany	▄Ju 87 R-2 · ▄Ju 87 D-3
Hungary	◔Tu-2S-59