Renard R.17
Constructions Aéronautiques G. Renard · Belgium · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Renard R.17 was a Belgian four-seat cabin monoplane designed and built by Constructions Aéronautiques G. Renard. Its high cantilever wing was an unusual feature when most contemporary aircraft still had braced wings.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High cantilever wing, unusual when most contemporaries had braced wings
- Four-seat cabin monoplane
- Renard Type 120 five-cylinder radial engine
A cabin monoplane with a high cantilever wing, seating a pilot and three passengers.
Specifications
- The Renard R.17 has a length of 6.8 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.8 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 165 km/h (103 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed as a high-speed transport for fresh flowers and first flew in 1931. It was powered by a 120 hp Renard Type 120 five-cylinder radial engine.
Variants
Only one R.17 was built.
Where you'll see it
No aircraft were ordered, and the only R.17 was retained by the company until 1946.
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