Renard R.30
Renard · Belgium · first flew 1931 · airliner
The Renard R.30 was a prototype trimotor airliner built in Belgium in 1931.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Strut-braced high-wing monoplane with three engines
- One engine in the nose and one on the leading edge of each wing
- Fully enclosed flight deck with a separate passenger compartment
Look for a metal strut-braced high-wing trimotor with one engine in the nose and two in the wing leading edges.
Specifications
- The Renard R.30 has a length of 10 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 207 km/h (129 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed in response to a Belgian government requirement of 1929 for a long-range passenger transport to serve the Belgian Congo. It met the specification, but by the time it flew in 1931 it was judged already obsolete.
Variants
Only one example was built. It was registered OO-AMK.
Where you'll see it
The single prototype did not enter service. It carried a crew of one and six passengers.
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