Albert A-20
Avions Albert · France · first flew 1929 · transport aircraft
The Albert A-20 was a French twin-engined monoplane designed for postal work in 1929. Only one was built.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.97 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined high-wing monoplane
- Two small Walter NZ 60 five-cylinder radial engines
- Mailplane with a span of 15 metres
A twin-engined high-wing monoplane with a span of 15 metres. Each Walter NZ 60 radial drives a two-bladed propeller.
Specifications
- The Albert A-20 has a length of 8.97 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The A-20 was built by Avions Albert and first flew in November 1929.
Variants
Only one was built. It was powered by two 60 hp Walter NZ 60 five-cylinder radial engines.
Where you'll see it
It was designed as a mailplane with a crew of two. It could also carry two people if used as a passenger transport.
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