Aviméta 132
Aviméta · France · first flew 1927 · transport aircraft
The Aviméta 132 was a French three-engined monoplane transport for eight passengers, designed and built by Aviméta. It was the first French all-metal aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Three-engined high-wing monoplane
- Three Salmson 9Ab radial engines
- All-metal construction
A large high-wing three-engined all-metal monoplane.
Specifications
- The Aviméta 132 has a length of 14.3 m (47 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.8 m (72 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1927 and was powered by three 230 hp Salmson 9Ab nine-cylinder air-cooled radial engines.
Variants
Only one aircraft was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
Only the single prototype was built.
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