Paul Schmitt P.S.7
Paul Schmitt · France · first flew 1915 · bomber
The Paul Schmitt P.S.7 was a French World War I two-seat biplane bomber.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane bomber
- Single tractor engine of 265 hp
- Conventional wing without variable incidence
Look for a large two-seat biplane with a single 265 hp engine, armed with two 7.7 mm machine guns.
Specifications
- The Paul Schmitt P.S.7 has a length of 9.6 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.65 m (58 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 135 km/h (84 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed from the preceding Paul Schmitt Aerobus, was built in 1915 and was delivered to the Aeronautique Militaire as a bomber.
Variants
Between 150 and 200 were built; the last delivery series had a four-wheel undercarriage and some were re-engined with a 265 hp Renault engine.
Where you'll see it
It entered service in February 1917.
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