Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 Canguro Aircraft Manuals Collection

A structured digital archive of original factory and military documentation for the Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 "Canguro" — one of Italy's most significant heavy transport aircraft of the Second World War. This collection brings together erection and maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, aerodynamic reports, engine technical notes, handling and stability studies, performance data sheets, and engineering bulletins into a single, organized reference resource.

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Historical Note

The Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 Canguro (Kangaroo) entered service with the Regia Aeronautica in 1938 as an enlarged derivative of the SM.75. Designed as a heavy transport and bomber, it was powered by three Alfa Romeo 128 RC.18 nine-cylinder radial engines producing 860 hp each. The SM.82 served extensively across all Italian theatres of operation — North Africa, East Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Eastern Front — performing transport, bombing, torpedo, and long-range maritime patrol roles. Post-war, surviving airframes were re-engined with Pratt & Whitney R-1830 engines (1,215 hp) and continued in civilian and military service into the 1950s. The LATI long-range variant achieved ranges of up to 4,800 km, operating transatlantic routes to South America. Its cavernous fuselage could accommodate a dismantled Fiat CR.42 fighter, underscoring its exceptional internal volume for the era.

Manuals Included in This Collection

• Savoia-Marchetti S.M.82 Erection and Maintenance Manual — Istruzioni e norme per il montaggio, la regolazione, l'impiego e la manutenzione — 4a Serie, MM 60586–60635 (Italian) — C.A. 543 — Anno 1941
• Savoia-Marchetti S.M.82 Serie V Erection and Maintenance Manual — Istruzioni e norme per il montaggio, la regolazione, l'impiego e la manutenzione — Serie V (Italian) — C.A. 543 — Anno 1942
• Savoia-Marchetti S.M.82 Erection and Maintenance Manual — Istruzioni e norme per il montaggio, la regolazione, l'impiego e la manutenzione — VII Serie (Italian) — C.A. 543/7 — Anno 1940
• Savoia-Marchetti S.M.82 Illustrated Parts Catalog — Catalogo Nomenclatore per Aeroplano S.M. 82 — III° Serie (Italian) — C.A. 544/2 — Roma 1941
• Savoia-Marchetti S.M.82 Illustrated Parts Catalog — Catalogo Nomenclatore per Aeroplano S.M. 82 — dalla I° alla VIII° Serie (Italian) — C.A. 544/4 — Roma 1943
• Savoia-Marchetti S.M.82 Illustrated Parts Catalog — Catalogo Nomenclatore per Aeroplano S.M. 82 — dalla I° alla VII° Serie (Italian) — C.A. 544/4 — Roma 1943
• Savoia-Marchetti S.M.82 P.W. Sanitario Illustrated Parts Catalog — Aggiunte e Varianti per Modifica Velivolo SM.82 P.W. Sanitario — con n.° 3 motori Pratt e Whitney R 1830 (Italian) — C.A. 544/4 — Marzo 1955
• Aerodynamic Reports and Stability Studies
• Alfa Romeo 128 RC.18 Engine Technical Notes
• Handling and Stability Studies
• Performance Data Sheets
• Engineering Bulletins

Engineering Norms and Standards

Documentation in this collection reflects Regia Aeronautica and Ministero dell'Aeronautica engineering standards and publication protocols spanning 1940–1955. The primary reference authority is the Ministero dell'Aeronautica manual series (C.A. prefix), governing erection, regulation, maintenance, and parts nomenclature across multiple production series. The post-war Sanitario variant documentation (Ministero della Difesa – Aeronautica, 1955) reflects the transition to Pratt & Whitney R-1830 engines and Italian Republic-era airworthiness standards. Engine technical notes conform to Alfa Romeo factory standards for the 128 RC.18 series.

Technical Specifications (Reference)

• Engines: 3× Alfa Romeo 128 RC.18, 860 hp each (post-war: Pratt & Whitney R-1830, 1,215 hp)
• Maximum Speed: 347 km/h at 3,000 m
• Cruise Speed: 250 km/h
• Service Ceiling: 6,000 m
• Max Range: 2,100 km (standard) / 4,800 km (LATI long-range)
• Max Take-off Weight: 18,020–18,700 kg
• Wing Area: 118.6 m²

Format and Delivery

Instant digital download. All documents are provided as high-resolution PDFs, organized in a structured folder hierarchy by document type, series, and date. Compatible with all PDF readers on desktop, tablet, and mobile. Print-friendly formatting throughout.

Disclaimer

This collection is provided for historical research, archival study, and educational reference only. These are period documents reflecting engineering knowledge and standards of their era. This digital compilation, structure, indexing and presentation are © Sicuro Publishing.