Potez 50
Potez · France · first flew 1931 · bomber
The Potez 50 was a French single-engine biplane developed in the early 1930s to meet a multi-role military requirement encompassing reconnaissance, bombing, and night fighting.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Single-engine biplane with high parasol upper wing and deep fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-engine biplane with high parasol upper wing and deep fuselage
- Open crew positions for pilot and gunner/bombardier
- Fixed undercarriage with spatted wheels
A large single-engine French military biplane of the early 1930s; the parasol-style upper wing and deep fuselage with open crew positions are characteristic of the type.
Specifications
- The Potez 50 has a length of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.8 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 244 km/h (152 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown by the end of June 1931, the Potez 50 was evaluated by the French Air Ministry for several roles but was not selected for series production, competition from other designs proving decisive. The type illustrated the transitional nature of French military aviation as it shifted from biplane to monoplane types.
Variants
A limited number of evaluation aircraft were produced; no distinct production variants reached service.
Where you'll see it
The Potez 50 did not enter operational service with the Armée de l'Air.
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