Alessandro Marchetti (aircraft engineer)
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Alessandro Marchetti (16 June 1884 ā 5 December 1966) was an Italian engineer and airplane designer. Marchetti was born in Cori, Italy, and died in Busto Arsizio.[1] He is best known for having created the Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 medium bomber.[2]
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Alessandro Marchetti | |
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Born | (1884-07-16)16 July 1884 |
Died | 5 December 1966(1966-12-05) (aged 82) Busto Arsizio, Italy |
Alma mater | Sapienza University of Rome |
Occupation(s) | Aeronautical engineer, aircraft designer |
Known for | development of the Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero |
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Fields | Aerodynamics |
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