{"product_id":"s-79-sparviero","title":"S.79 Sparviero | 1290 | Italeri","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eSavoia-Marchetti S.79 Sparviero | 1290 | Italy | 1:72\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e The Savoia-Marchetti S.79 \u003cem data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"188\"\u003eSparviero\u003c\/em\u003e was one of the best-known and most successful Italian aircraft of World War II. Originally designed as a fast passenger and bombing aircraft, the S.79 evolved into a versatile medium bomber and torpedo bomber, especially feared in the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eThe aircraft was known for its characteristic three-engine layout and high speed for its time. As a torpedo bomber, the \u003cem data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eSparviero\u003c\/em\u003e achieved significant successes against Allied shipping. The S.79 was powered by three Alfa Romeo radial engines, reached a top speed of approximately 430 km\/h (270 mph), and carried a maximum bomb or torpedo load of approximately 1,200 kg (2,600 lb). Its defensive armament consisted of multiple machine guns distributed across the nose, back, and fuselage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e Despite its vulnerability to modern fighters, the S.79 remained in service until late in the war. A total of approximately 1,300 examples were produced. This Italeri model is based on this iconic Italian bomber and represents one of the most recognizable aircraft of the \u003cem data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eRegia Aeronautica\u003c\/em\u003e during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e Barcode: 8001283012904\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Model Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56823276831102,"sku":"ITA-1290","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/1482\/6878\/files\/21-342310-9721368c1d16a3f8cd9700807668f131.jpg?v=1768581015","url":"https:\/\/www.deliefhebberij.com\/en\/products\/s-79-sparviero","provider":"De Liefhebberij","version":"1.0","type":"link"}