Savoia-Marchetti SM.83
Savoia-Marchetti · Italy · first flew 1937 · airliner
The Savoia-Marchetti SM.83 was an Italian civil airliner of the 1930s. It was a civilian version of the Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 bomber.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 16.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane with three piston engines
- Civil airliner derived from the SM.79 bomber
- Cabin for ten passengers
A three-engined low-wing monoplane airliner with the family look of the SM.79.
Specifications
- The Savoia-Marchetti SM.83 has a length of 16.2 m (53 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.2 m (70 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 444 km/h (276 mph).
- Typical crew: 3-4.
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History
It first flew on 19 November 1937. It carried ten passengers.
Variants
The SM.83 was the civil version of the SM.79 bomber.
Where you'll see it
Operators included SABENA and the Regia Aeronautica. It had a maximum speed of 444 km/h and a range of 1,500 km.
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- Savoia-Marchetti SM.79-I Sparviero
- Savoia-Marchetti SM.88
- Savoia-Marchetti S.73
- Savoia-Marchetti S.74
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- Junkers Ju 90
- Lioré et Olivier LeO H-246
- Manshū MT-1 Hayabusa
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