Savoia-Marchetti S.74
Savoia-Marchetti · Italy · first flew 1934 · airliner
The Savoia-Marchetti S.74 was a four-engined airliner developed by Savoia-Marchetti for Ala Littoria, and later served as a military transport.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 19.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Four-engined high-wing airliner
- Four Piaggio Stella P.X radial engines
- Cabin for 24 passengers
A four-engined airliner powered by four 700 hp Piaggio Stella P.X radial engines, with a wingspan of 30 m and room for 24 passengers.
Specifications
- The Savoia-Marchetti S.74 has a length of 19.5 m (64 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 30 m (98 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 330 km/h (205 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
It was designed by Alessandro Marchetti, developed from the Savoia-Marchetti S.72, and first flew on 16 November 1934.
Variants
Three of the S.74 were built.
Where you'll see it
It entered service in 1935 with Ala Littoria and LATI, and the Regia Aeronautica used it as a military transport until it was retired in 1943.
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