Potez 661
SNCAN · France · first flew 1937 · airliner
The Potez 661 was a four-engined metal low-wing monoplane airliner developed in France just before World War II.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 16.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Four-engined low-wing monoplane
- Four Renault 6Q inverted in-line engines
- Metal airliner for 12 passengers
Look for a small low-wing airliner with four in-line engines on the wing.
Specifications
- The Potez 661 has a length of 16.6 m (54 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22.5 m (74 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 326 km/h (203 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 18 July 1937. It was powered by four Renault 6Q air-cooled six-cylinder inverted in-line engines.
Variants
The 661 was an airliner built by S.N.C.A.N. in very small numbers.
Where you'll see it
The type flew with Air Afrique on French colonial routes and carried twelve passengers.
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