Potez IX
Potez · France · first flew 1920 · airliner
The Potez IX was an early airliner produced in France in the 1920s, a further development of the SEA IV that Henry Potez had co-designed during the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Cabin for four passengers
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Specifications
- The Potez IX has a length of 9.8 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1920 and was developed from the SEA IV.
Variants
The Potez IX was developed from the SEA IV.
Where you'll see it
Thirty Potez IX aircraft were built.
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