S.M.79 AS

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This page is about the Italian bomber S.M.79 AS. For other versions, see S.M.79 (Family).
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S.M.79 AS
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Description

The S.M.79 Sparviero AS (1941) is a rank II Italian bomber with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica" alongside the initial Italian aviation tree.

The S.M.79 Sparviero AS (1941) is a later modification of other SM.79 used in the North Africa campaign, AS stands for North Africa so it was used during the Africa campaign and was equipped with an anti-sand filter on the carburetor air intake, the radiator was extended so that the aircraft could not heat the engines too much.

It is armed with 12.7mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns that can give a good hit against the aircraft it faces, but you have to be precise to destroy the enemies. 

The pilot can also use a fixed 12.7mm Breda that fires forward, this gun can be useful for destroying light vehicles and trucks that are often encountered in low-level battles and can be used to shoot down other aircraft.

With the ability to carry 2x500 kg bombs, the SM.79 can use them to more easily bring down heavier casemates and tanks, not only but this bomber can carry a torpedo that you can use to destroy enemy bot ships or player's ships.

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 459 445 9000 32.2 33.1 3.3 3.3 400
Upgraded 504 480 29.9 31.0 9.3 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
3,400 m 740 hp 910 hp

Survivability and armour

Crew5 people
Speed of destruction
Structural530 km/h
Gear300 km/h
  • No armour
  • 9 self-sealing fuel tanks (1 under dorsal gunner, 4 in each wing)
  • Can survive some hits from calibres below 20 mm 
  • Engines are prone to catching fire very easily when hit
  • Poor defensive gunner positions

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB632 → 872 Sl icon.png
RB1 033 → 1 425 Sl icon.png
SB1 536 → 2 119 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications8 460 Rp icon.png
9 550 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost640 Ge icon.png
Crew training4 500 Sl icon.png
Experts16 000 Sl icon.png
Aces180 Ge icon.png
Research Aces190 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
50 / 100 / 200 % Sl icon.png
118 / 118 / 118 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
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Fuselage repair
Research:
420 Rp icon.png
Cost:
470 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Research:
420 Rp icon.png
Cost:
470 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
380 Rp icon.png
Cost:
430 Sl icon.png
90 Ge icon.png
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
380 Rp icon.png
Cost:
430 Sl icon.png
90 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
530 Rp icon.png
Cost:
600 Sl icon.png
125 Ge icon.png
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Engine
Research:
530 Rp icon.png
Cost:
600 Sl icon.png
125 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
460 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
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Engine injection
Research:
460 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
Mods engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Research:
460 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
safat12_belt_pack
Research:
420 Rp icon.png
Cost:
470 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
GP100
Research:
420 Rp icon.png
Cost:
470 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
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safat12_new_gun
Research:
380 Rp icon.png
Cost:
430 Sl icon.png
90 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
bmg303_turret_belt_pack
Research:
380 Rp icon.png
Cost:
430 Sl icon.png
90 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
GP250
Research:
380 Rp icon.png
Cost:
430 Sl icon.png
90 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
safat12_turret_belt_pack
Research:
530 Rp icon.png
Cost:
600 Sl icon.png
125 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon torpedo.png
TBC-79
Research:
530 Rp icon.png
Cost:
600 Sl icon.png
125 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
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safat12_turret_new_gun
Research:
460 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
Mods turret gun.png
lewis_turret_new_gun
Research:
460 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
GP500
Research:
460 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Ammunition350 rounds
Fire rate700 shots/min
Main article: Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)

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

  • 12 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (600 kg total)
  • 12 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs (1,200 kg total)
  • 5 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs (1,250 kg total)
  • 1 x 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 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

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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

Pros:

  • Pilot-controlled fixed forward-firing 12.7 mm Breda, which can be equipped with IAI (explosive) ammunition.
  • Good speed, fastest version of the S.M.79.
  • Middle engine provides some level of protection for the pilot against head-on attacks.
  • Capable of carrying torpedoes, unlike previous models.
  • Can fly on 2 engines.
  • The engines overheat slowly.

Cons:

  • Very limited bomb payload.
  • Poor defensive fire arcs, including a dead-zone in the rear where neither of the rearward facing 12.7 mm machine guns can cover.
  • No frontal defensive gun covering the frontal aspect.
  • Lacks armour protection for the crew.
  • Forced to choose between less total bomb payload, but individually more powerful bombs or higher total bomb payload with less powerful bombs.
  • Engines are prone to catching fire when hit.

History

Alessandro Marchettí was famous for creating record breaking and Schneider Trophy winning racing seaplanes, and was the Savoia (aka SIAI, Società Idrovolanti Alta Italia). In 1922 Marchettí joined Savoia to form one of the great aircraft companies in history, until merged in 1983.   After the conclusion of the Schneider Trophy race (won by UK), the firm used its experience to build fast aircraft for civilian and military use.

You probably saw the very similar looking Italian SM.81 in game, which was a militarized version of the successful S.73.  The SM.79 was new passenger version based on the planform of its predecessor; the most obvious difference was retractable landing gear.  It was truly made first as a passenger version to compete with those being made by other countries.  Needless to say, it immediately attracted attention of the Regina Italia and a bomber version was developed in parallel.  For a few brief months it was considered the best transport and bomber in world and became a major point of pride in Fascist Italy and was sold to several countries in the years before WW2.

Unlike nearly every bomber in War Thunder (and even in WW2), it was built mainly of steel a wood!  The fuselage was a common for time welded steel tube design, with entire rear half being covered in cloth and plywood.  The crew area to nose was duralumin cladded (which is very similar to Hawker Hurricane’s construction). Most surprising the wings are completely wood! A major technical achievement for its size.  During its production life several engines where tried, depending on power and reliability, one model even removing the nose engine.

To make the SM.79 fast the wings are shorter than typical for its weight.  To compensate for higher clean stall speed a number of advanced high lift devices were used to reduce stall speed for landing, being Handley-Page leading extending slats and drooping ailerons (also called “flaperons”) in conjunction with uncommon slotted flaps.  After trying a few engines, the Alfa Romeo 126 was used on the prototypes for testing and the record breaking flights soon after.  As with the SM.73 / S.81, once again the Italian military wanted a bomber version and laid out proposed additions.

Sparviero goes to war

The spacious cabin was easy to install a set of bomb racks, all bombs mounted vertically (not unusual for time).  While the S.81 had the bomb aimers position just behind the nose mounted engine, the SM.79 positioned it in a ventral “tub” well after of the bomb bay itself.  Also unlike the S.81 this streamlined tub also became the location of the ventral defensive gun, usually a 12.7mm Breda-SAFT MG instead of a turret.  A streamlined dorsal mount was also installed for a rear firing 12.7mm MG, and unusually for bombers a fixed, pilot fired forward mounted 12.7mm MG, firing above the propeller disk.  Both these streamlined protrusions could be closed to greatly minimize drag for a very high cruise speed, which the turreted S.81 could not.  It was the prominent hump on its top that earned the nickname il gobbo maledetto ("damned hunchback").  Italy was open to export sales, and many countries purchased this top of line bomber to add to their forces.

From the high of the Spanish Civil War to the end of WW2, the Sparviero was the backbone of Italian bomber air forces and continued to do well over the vast stretches of the Mediterranean sea despite better allied defenses.  Success was made despite high losses up to the Italian Armistice.  They continued to be used in lesser roles on both sides of the conflict, and after the war were used for various duties by several nations for years later.  Lebanon was the last operator who used them well in the 1950’s and are the last 2 remaining SM.79 in world.

The version was modified to mount a torpedo, but was little changed from earlier versions.

Media

Skins

See also

  • ▀S.M.79 AS - Version of the plane in the German tech tree
Other S.M.79 vehicles:

External links


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

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