Potez 25 TOE
Potez · France · first flew 1925 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Potez 25 TOE (Théâtres d'Opérations Extérieures) is the long-range colonial variant of the Potez 25 two-seat biplane, adapted for operations in North Africa, Indochina, and other French overseas territories.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- single-bay sesquiplane with unequal-span wings
- open tandem cockpits with Scarff-ring rear gunner position
- colonial variant with enlarged fuel tanks for extended range
A large single-bay biplane with unequal spans and a prominent radial or inline engine, the TOE is distinguished from the standard Potez 25 primarily by internal equipment; externally the large upper wing and open rear gunner position are the key recognition features.
Specifications
- The Potez 25 TOE has a length of 9.1 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.14 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 214 km/h (133 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Potez 25 first flew in 1925 and became the most widely used French military aircraft of the interwar period, with over 4,000 built in numerous variants. The TOE version carried additional fuel for the extended distances of colonial policing operations and served across French possessions from Morocco to Indochina.
Variants
The Potez 25 family encompassed day-bomber, army co-operation, torpedo, and colonial variants; the A.2 two-seat corps aircraft and the TOE were the most widely exported, serving with over twenty nations.
Where you'll see it
The Armée de l'Air and Aéronavale operated hundreds of Potez 25s into the late 1930s; colonial examples conducted numerous pacification campaigns in Morocco and Indochina throughout the interwar years.
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