Poite 3
Poite · France · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Poite 3 was a one-off all-metal touring aircraft which seated two in tandem.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-metal low-wing monoplane
- Two seats in tandem
- Single Renault 4P inline engine
A low-wing all-metal tourer, 7.8 metres long with a 12.7 metre span and a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
Specifications
- The Poite 3 has a length of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.7 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was built and flown in France, first flying in August 1931. It was designed by Tetart and built by Usines S. Poite.
Variants
Only one aircraft was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
It was powered by a 95 hp Renault 4P air-cooled four-cylinder inline engine, with a range of 820 km and a ceiling of 6,600 metres.
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