Renard R.34
Renard · Belgium · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Renard R.34 was a 1930s Belgian two-seat biplane trainer designed by Alfred Renard. It was built by Société Anonyme des Avions et Moteurs Renard.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat trainer biplane
- Nine-cylinder Renard 200 radial engine in the nose
- Armstrong Siddeley Lynx fitted with a Townend ring on one installation
Look for a Belgian two-seat biplane trainer with a radial engine in the nose. The wingspan is 9.2 m.
Specifications
- The Renard R.34 has a length of 6.9 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.2 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 215 km/h (134 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was built for a Belgian military competition in October 1933 for an aerobatic and general-purpose biplane. It first flew on 21 July 1934 with a 240 hp Renard 200 radial.
Variants
It was also fitted with a 260 hp Armstrong Siddeley Lynx engine with a Townend ring.
Where you'll see it
Only one was built. The competition was won by the Avro Tutor and the R.34 did not enter production.
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