Dewoitine P-3
Dewoitine · France · first flew 1923 · glider
The Dewoitine P-3 was an early French glider designed by Emile Dewoitine and built by Constructions Aeronautiques Emile Dewoitine in the early 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | One-piece wing sitting on top of the fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- One-piece wing sitting on top of the fuselage
- Open cockpit at the front of the wing centre section with an opening in the wing skin for the pilot's head
- Tail-skid and two mainwheels partly housed in the fuselage sides
A simple glider with a one-piece wing on top of a rectangular-section fuselage, a rectangular fin and a large rudder. The span is 11.25 m.
Specifications
- The Dewoitine P-3 has a length of 5.7 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.25 m (37 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was built almost exclusively from wood with a fabric covering, and the parts not covered in fabric were skinned in ply veneer. It had a rectangular-section fuselage and an all-flying tailplane for pitch control.
Variants
At least two were built, and two P-3 gliders were purchased for Czechoslovakia in 1923.
Where you'll see it
The two gliders bought for Czechoslovakia in 1923 took part in national meets and competitions.
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