Potez 36
Potez · France · first flew 1929 · light aircraft
The Potez 36 was a French two-seat touring or sport monoplane designed and built by Potez.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing braced monoplane with an enclosed cabin
- Wings fold for storage or towing behind a car
- Some aircraft have leading-edge slats on the wings
It is a high-wing braced monoplane with a conventional landing gear and an enclosed side-by-side cabin. Its wings fold, and some aircraft carry leading-edge slats.
Specifications
- The Potez 36 has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.45 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The prototype was powered by a 60 hp Salmson 5Ac radial engine and first flew in 1929. The design was a high-wing braced monoplane with an enclosed cabin and side-by-side seating.
Variants
Production versions varied in engine, from the Renault 4Pa and Salmson 7Ac to the Potez 6Ab and Cirrus Hermes IIB. The 36/13 with 96 built and the 36/14 with 103 built were the most numerous, both with leading-edge slats.
Where you'll see it
The Potez 36 was popular with French private owners and flying clubs. A small number served with the French Air Force in the 1930s as liaison aircraft.
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