Engines
Standardizing engines used in individual theatres of operation was necessary. Aircraft based in Italy and Spain had Alfa 125/126 engines, those based in Libya had GR 14K's and Eastern Africa based aircraft were powered by Piaggio engines. In addition, a single prototype twin-engined aircraft (designated S.M.81B) was flown using Isotta Fraschini engines
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