Potez 24
Potez · France · first flew 1924 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Potez 24 A.2 was a mid-1920s French biplane intended to replace the Potez 15 as an army observation aircraft. The larger Potez 25 was preferred for production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-bay biplane with rectangular wings, the lower one shorter in span and smaller in chord
- Upper wing centre section with a trailing-edge cut-out to improve the crew's view
- Quick-change engine mounting with the radiator in the nose
The pilot sits below the upper-wing cut-out, with the observer and machine gunner close behind. The fixed tailskid undercarriage has a single faired axle on near-vertical telescopic legs.
Specifications
- The Potez 24 has a length of 8.2 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.94 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 224 km/h (139 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed for the two-seat army co-operation role with improved performance from extra power and a new wing design. The exact date of its first flight is not known, but it took place shortly before the beginning of September 1924.
Variants
Only one was built. The mounting allowed several engines to be fitted, for example the 340 kW Lorraine 12E Courlis or the Hispano-Suiza 12Ga.
Where you'll see it
After comparative tests of the two types at Villacoublay in the spring of 1925, the Army preferred the Potez 25 and development of the Potez 24 ceased.
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