Alessandro Marchetti (aircraft engineer)
Alessandro Marchetti (16 June 1884 – 5 December 1966) was an Italian engineer and airplane designer. Marchetti was born in Cori, Italy, and died in Busto Arsizio. He is best known for having created the Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 medium bomber.
Alessandro Marchetti | |
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Marchetti in the 1930s | |
| Born | 16 July 1884 |
| Died | 5 December 1966 (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 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Aerodynamics |
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