CAMS 46
CAMS · France · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The CAMS 46 was a flying boat trainer built in France in the mid-1920s. It was essentially an updated version of the CAMS 30 that had flown in 1922.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.07 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane flying boat
- Single pusher engine
- Developed from the CAMS 30 with aerodynamic refinements
Look for a small biplane flying boat with a single pusher engine, used for naval training.
Specifications
- The CAMS 46 has a length of 9.07 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 157 km/h (98 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1926. It retained the basic form of the CAMS 30 with aerodynamic refinements.
Variants
CAMS offered the French Navy two versions: the CAMS 46 E primary trainer and the CAMS 46 ET intermediate trainer. Only the ET was selected for production.
Where you'll see it
The CAMS 46 ET was built in quantity to supply one escadrille at the Naval training station at Hourtin.
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