Savoia-Marchetti SM.82

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TntAttack
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Savoia-Marchetti SM.82

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The Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 Marsupiale[2] is an Italian bomber and transport aircraft of World War II. It was a cantilever, mid-wing monoplane trimotor with a retractable, tailwheel undercarriage. There were 875[3] (plus one prototype) built, the first entering service in 1940. Although able to operate as a bomber with a maximum bombload of up to 8,818 lb (4000 kg), the SM.82 saw very limited use in this role.

The SM.82 was developed from the earlier SM.75 Marsupiale civil transport as a heavy bomber and military transport. Although having the same configuration of the SM.75, the SM.82 was larger. The aircraft was quickly developed and the prototype first flew in 1939. Although underpowered and slow, it was capable of carrying heavy loads, including the L3 light tank and a complete disassembled CR.42 fighter (these loads demanded special modifications). It had both cargo and troop transport capability, with room for up to 40 men and their equipment.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savoia-Marchetti_SM.82

Could carry CR.42 and L3 tank, which are already ingame. Would be a nice feature to have, I know there are other bombers that could carry tanks/units.
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