Savoia-Marchetti SM.105
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| SM.105 | |
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| Role | Military/Civil transport |
| Manufacturer | Savoia-Marchetti
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The Savoia-Marchetti SM.105 was a projected Italian four-engine military and civil transport aircraft of the post-World War II period.
Design
The SM.105 was initially designed as an improved version of the SM.104, but following the release of concepts of the
Fairchild XC-120 and Miles M.68, the SM.105 was redesigned with a detachable cargo section with a capacity of 64 m³ (2,260 ft³). The cockpit
was above the cargo bay. There were large doors both forward and aft. The useful load comprised eight horses and four assistants, or two cars. A civil version had 40 seats and a bar, with a fully glassed nose to "assure an uncommon view".
The most unusual feature of the aircraft was the detachable central
CH-54 Tarhe
helicopter of the 1960s. However conditions in 1947 were not favourable to this new project.
Specifications (SM.105 estimated)
General characteristics
- Capacity: 64 m3 (2,260 cu ft) cargo bay
- Length: 24.8 m (81 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 36.3 m (119 ft 1 in)
- Height: 5 m (16 ft 5 in)
- Wing area: 120 m2 (1,300 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 13,000 kg (28,660 lb)
- Gross weight: 24,000 kg (52,911 lb)
- Powerplant: 4 × radial engines
Performance
- Maximum speed: 400 km/h (250 mph, 220 kn)
- Cruise speed: 380 km/h (240 mph, 210 kn)
- Service ceiling: 8,000 m (26,000 ft)
References
- Lembo, Daniele, I bifusoliera della Regia, Storia militare magazine, Westward editions, n.11, April–May 2000 (in Italian)
