Potez 58
Potez · France · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Potez 58 was a family of French light utility and touring aircraft developed in the mid-1930s. They were three-seat, single-engine, high-wing monoplanes.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.44 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Strutted high-wing monoplane with a rectangular two-spar wing with rounded ends
- Closed three-seat cabin
- Radial engine in the nose with a Townend ring and a two-blade propeller
Look for a strutted high-wing monoplane with a radial engine in a Townend ring, a closed cabin and a fixed undercarriage with the wheels in teardrop covers.
Specifications
- The Potez 58 has a length of 7.44 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.3 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The family was a further development of the Potez 43 and traced its roots to the Potez 36, with an airframe changed little from the Potez 43 and stronger engines. The prototype first flew on 7 March 1934 and the first series variant, the Potez 580, flew in September 1934.
Variants
Variants included the Potez 580 (120 hp Potez 6B, 80 built), the 584 (Gipsy Major, 4 built), the 585 (130 hp Potez 6Ba, 108 built) and the four-seat 586 (10 built).
Where you'll see it
The French Air Force operated 99 Potez 585 as liaison aircraft. The Spanish Republican Air Force also operated the type.
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