CFA D.7 Cricri Major
Compagnie Française d'Aviation · France · first flew 1949 · light aircraft
The CFA D.7 Cricri Major was a French-built light civil aircraft of the 1940s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.09 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane
- Single tractor radial engine in the nose
- Two seats for a pilot and one passenger
It is a high-wing single-engined monoplane 7.09 m long with a span of 10.95 m.
Specifications
- The CFA D.7 Cricri Major has a length of 7.09 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.95 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Salmson Cricri and first flew on 15 March 1949. It was powered by a 90 hp Salmson 5Aq-01 five-cylinder radial.
Variants
It was a development of the earlier Salmson Cricri. Ten were built.
Where you'll see it
It was intended for aero clubs and private pilots.
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