Savoia-Marchetti Sparviero SM-79 Torpedo Bomber

[Akuma]

Looking for information on the performance of the SM-79 as a torpedo launch platform during WWII. How successful or unsuccessful was it?

 

[fubar57]

According to this book...

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• Warships from 1940-43: 11 damaged, 9 sunk
• Merchant ships from 1941-44: 6 damaged, 13 sunk

 

[Barrett]

We don't see much about Italian torpedoes. Here's some references.

Torpedoes of Italy - NavWeaps.

List of Torpedoes of Italy - NavWeaps

And here's a look at the SM79

Damned Hunchbacks: Italy's Forgotten Torpedo Bomber

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

I've always liked the plane, for some reason.

 

[SplitRz]

I've always liked the plane, for some reason.

THREE, is the magic number!