The Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero (Italian for sparrowhawk) is a three-engined medium bomber developed and manufactured by the Italian aviation company Savoia-Marchetti. It may be the best-known Italian aeroplane of the Second World War. [2]

sm.79“食雀鹰”中型轰炸机 1936年底，意大利迫不及待地把S.M.79-I派到意大利向西班牙叛军方面派驻的援外航空兵团中参加战斗。 该机主要驻地中海的巴里阿利岛，担负打击地中海沿岸共和军活动及活动在附近海域的共和军舰艇的任务。

1936年，军用型sm.79开始交付意大利空军，正式命名为s.m.79-i 食雀鹰。 食雀鹰最大的特征是其机身背脊成驼峰的形状也成为其最显著的外部特征，喜爱其的机组成员们为此给它取了一个& #34;该死的驼背&# 34;的绰号（也有一说来自英国皇家空军飞行员）。

The SM.79 was originally designed as a passenger aircraft and in 1937-39, it set 26 world records to become the fastest medium bomber in the world. It was the most important Italian bomber of World War II, and established a reputation that contrasted with most Italian weapons of the day.

The Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero (Italian for "Sparrowhawk") was a three-engined Italian medium bomber with a wood-and-metal structure. Originally designed as a fast passenger aircraft, this low-wing monoplane, in the years 1937–39, set …

2018年7月25日 · It was the most important Italian bomber of World War II, this tough three-engined aircraft established a reputation that contrasted with most Italian weapons of the day, and it was flown with courage and skill.

2025年1月19日 · 意大利s.79轰炸机源于民用机sm.73，经改进成为二战时量产的轰炸机，具备高速与耐用性，参与西班牙内战及意大利战争，虽有缺陷但仍是意大利空军重要装备。

2018年5月8日 · The Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero series of tri-engined bombers was the best bomber for the Italian Axis power in the Second World War. Aptly named the "Sparrowhawk", the system was double-effective in the anti-shipping role (due mainly to its speed for an aircraft of this type), able to carry up to two 17.7 inch torpedoes.

The SM.79 Sparviero’s triple Alfa Romeo engines provided exceptional speed and range for its time. Its versatility enabled roles from bombing raids to maritime reconnaissance and transport. Known for its robust design, it could sustain considerable damage and still complete missions.

The SM.79 Sparviero ("Sparrow Hawk") bombers were constructed of a welded tubular steel frame, covered with duralumin forward, duralumin and plywood over the top, and fabric elsewhere. The wings were made of wood.