Castel Yanapour II
Dewoitine · France · first flew 1929 · glider
The Castel Yanapour II was a French primary training glider of high-wing monoplane configuration.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.02 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing monoplane glider
- Two-seat primary training glider
- Göttingen 535 wing section
A two-seat high-wing glider 8.02 m long with a span of 12.48 m.
Specifications
- The Castel Yanapour II has a length of 8.02 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.48 m (41 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Robert Costello, a Spanish-born French engineer, designed it and Constructions Aéronautiques Émile Dewoitine built it. It made its maiden flight in 1929.
Variants
Only one was built, and it was later dismantled.
Where you'll see it
The single aircraft was dismantled because newer models were being designed.
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