Savoia-Marchetti SM.81 operational history

The Savoia-Marchetti SM.81 first saw combat during the Second Italo-Abyssinian War where it showed itself to be versatile serving as a bomber transport and reconnaissance aircraft. SM.81s also fought in the Spanish Civil War with the Aviazione Legionaria and were among the first aircraft sent by the fascist powers to aid Francisco Franco. In spite of their obsolescence when Italy became involved in the Second World War approximately 300 SM.81s were in service with the Regia Aeronautica.

Made by SIAI-Marchetti.

It is the successor of the Savoia-Marchetti S.73 .

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Italian Air Force
Spanish Air Force
Developed From
Savoia-Marchetti S.73
Predecessor
Savoia-Marchetti S.73
Number Built
534
Manufacturer
SIAI-Marchetti
First Flight
1934
Retired
1950
Primary user
Regia Aeronautica
Introduced
1935
Category
Italian bomber aircraft 1930-1939
Savoia-Marchetti aircraft
World War II Italian bombers

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