Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
Savoia-Marchetti SM.81 Pipistrello
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1935–1950
Quantity
535
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
43
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Flight1934
- Service Entry Year1935
- Crew6
- Primary RoleBomber and transport aircraft
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeAlfa Romeo 125 R.C.35
- Number of Engines3
- Internal Fuel3,300 kg
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed340 km/h
- Cruise Speed260 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,000 m
- Ferry Range1,500 km
- Combat Radius1,000 km
- Rate of Climb4.2 m/s
- G-Limit3.5
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length18.3 m
- Wingspan24 m
- Height4.8 m
- Wing Area93
- Empty Weight6,800 kg
- Loaded Weight10,500 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight10,500 kg
◆Armament3MOD.3
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload1,800 kg
- Internal Gun6 × 7.7 mm (.303 in) Breda-SAFAT machine guns
▤Production1MOD.1
- Total Built535
⬢Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1950
- Production Start1935
- Production End1950
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1935Production started
- 1936Sale: Taiwan (7 units)
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1950Production ended
91
years in service
15
years in production
535
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Savoia-Marchetti SM.81 PipistrelloSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 |  Taiwan | 7 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS RANKING Tactical / Medium Bombers · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
138TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS43INTERWAR PERIOD · TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS298ITALY · ALL WEAPONS104PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical / Medium Bomberscategory.
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