SAN Jodel D140 Mousquetaire
Société Aeronautique Normande · France · first flew 1958 · light aircraft
The SAN Jodel D140 Mousquetaire is a four-seat French touring aircraft produced by Société Aeronautique Normande, featuring the characteristic Jodel cranked wing. It was one of the few Jodel designs to be factory-produced in meaningful numbers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.92 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Larger four-seat Jodel with cranked polyhedral wing
- SAN-built production version of the Jodel family
- Distinctive dihedral outer wing panels and rounded fin
A low-wing four-seater with the Jodel cranked wing having sharply upturned outer panels, a rounded vertical tail, and a Continental or Lycoming flat-four engine; larger and more enclosed than the D11.
Specifications
- The SAN Jodel D140 Mousquetaire has a length of 7.92 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.27 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 + 3.
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History
SAN developed the D140 as a touring four-seater based on the Jodel wing design. It first flew in 1958 and was produced at the Bernay factory in Normandy. Several hundred were built in various versions, making it one of the most successful Jodel production types. It proved popular with French flying clubs and private owners.
Variants
The D140A through D140E series introduced minor improvements including engine upgrades and interior refinements; the D140R Abeille was a glider-tug variant.
Where you'll see it
Widely operated by French aero clubs and private owners from the late 1950s onwards; some examples remain active in France and other European countries.
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