IMPORTANT NOTE: The early infantry airborne formations are designed to use the S.M. 82 Canguru and its 40 troop capacity.*
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The S.M. 82 Marsupiale was used from 1938 to the middle of 1940 for airborne infantry, but was found to be too large and unwieldy for normal paratroop operations. In 1940 the S.M. 75 Marsupiale was specifically outfitted to carry paratroops, and was the transport of choice for the Italian airborne from 1940 on.  The S.M. 82 Canguru had a much wider and deeper cargo area, and so was utilized to carry the heavier loads the S.M. 75 could not carry.*
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The Caproni 133T and the Savoia Marchetti S.M.75 Marsupiale have half the carrying capacity of the Savoia Marchetti S.M.82.  The Caproni & the S.M.75 can carry 20 troops, while the S.M.82 Canguru can carry 40.  The S.M.82 Canguru is the only transport that can carry the anti-tank gun for airborne operations.*
