Comte AC-3
Flugzeugbau A. Comte · Switzerland · first flew 1930 · bomber
The Comte AC-3 was a Swiss bomber and transport aircraft built for Bolivia.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Two Hispano-Suiza engines in tandem on struts above the fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Semi-cantilever high-wing monoplane
- Two Hispano-Suiza engines in tandem on struts above the fuselage
- Open cockpits for nose and rear gunners
A high-wing monoplane with one pusher and one tractor propeller on tandem engines mounted high above the fuselage.
Specifications
- The Comte AC-3 has a length of 18 m (59 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 26 m (85 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
Bolivia ordered three long-range bomber-transports from Alfred Comte in November 1928 during tension in the Gran Chaco border region, paid for by public subscription. The AC-3 first flew in 1930.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
The Bolivian Air Force was the intended user; a hatch in the port side allowed cargo or troops to be carried in the cabin.
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