SM.79 w/Torpedo

The Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 was an Italian three-engine aircraft that became especially associated with torpedo attacks during the Second World War. Naval-strike versions adapted a design that also served in bombing and other roles. Its crews operated against Allied shipping in the Mediterranean, where fighter defense, anti-aircraft fire, and the demands of low-level attacks shaped losses and results.

The SM.79’s distinctive fuselage hump housed defensive equipment above an airframe originally developed during Italy’s interwar aviation expansion. Torpedoes were carried externally beneath the fuselage, and attack runs demanded a low approach and accurate release. These aircraft became central to Italian torpedo-bomber units, operating from land bases rather than carrier decks. The design’s three engines and long service made it especially recognizable, while later variants attempted to improve performance as Allied defensive capabilities increased.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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