Potez 56
Potez · France · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Potez 56 was a 1930s French executive transport monoplane built by Potez. It carried six passengers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.84 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined low-wing monoplane
- Eight-seat executive layout
- Twin piston engines in tractor configuration
A twin-engined low-wing monoplane with a conventional tail.
Specifications
- The Potez 56 has a length of 11.84 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16 m (52 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 270 km/h (168 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Louis Coroller and first flew in 1934.
Variants
It was later used in military roles as a crew trainer and liaison aircraft.
Where you'll see it
Seventy-two were built.
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