ANF Les Mureaux 170
ANF Les Mureaux · France · first flew 1932 · fighter
The Mureaux 170 was a French two-seat high-speed reconnaissance parasol monoplane developed in the early 1930s by ANF Les Mureaux. It was part of a family of fast military observation aircraft that were among the quickest two-seaters of their day.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- French 1930s high-speed reconnaissance parasol monoplane
- Single inline engine in narrow cowling
- Distinct ANF Mureaux parasol wing over open cockpit
A parasol-wing monoplane with the wing mounted above the fuselage on short struts, open cockpits in tandem, fixed undercarriage with spatted wheels, and a long nose with an inline engine — characteristic of the ANF Mureaux family.
Specifications
- The ANF Les Mureaux 170 has a length of 7.9 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.38 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 380 km/h (236 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
ANF Les Mureaux produced a series of parasol-wing reconnaissance monoplanes for the Armée de l'Air in the 1930s. The Mureaux 170 and its siblings (113, 115, 117) were notable for combining parasol-wing aerodynamics with powerful inline engines to achieve speeds competitive with contemporary fighters. They equipped French reconnaissance units through the late 1930s and into the Battle of France.
Variants
The Mureaux family included the 113, 115, 117, and 170 as distinct but closely related models with varying engines and equipment fits.
Where you'll see it
Served with French Armée de l'Air reconnaissance groups (Groupes de Reconnaissance) in the late 1930s and during the Battle of France in 1940.
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