Potez 31
Potez · France · first flew 1927 · fighter
The Potez 31 was a French parasol monoplane fighter prototype developed in the late 1920s to meet the Cn.2 night-fighter specification.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Parasol monoplane night fighter prototype for the French Cn.2 requirement
- Single prototype; attempted Madagascar long-distance flight, September 1929
- Derived from Potez 25.36 variant
The parasol monoplane wing set high above a conventional fuselage, combined with the absence of wing struts from earlier Potez designs, gives the Type 31 a more modern appearance than contemporary biplanes.
Specifications
- The Potez 31 has a length of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.3 m (47 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Derived from the Potez 25.36, the Type 31 was submitted as a night-fighter competitor but was not selected for production. In September 1929 the prototype attempted a long-distance flight to Madagascar, demonstrating its range potential even without a production order.
Variants
No production variants; a single prototype only.
Where you'll see it
The Potez 31 did not enter French Air Service.
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