Renard R.36
Constructions Aéronautiques G. Renard · Belgium · first flew 1937 · fighter
The Renard R.36 was a Belgian single-seat fighter monoplane of the late 1930s that demonstrated impressive performance, reaching speeds comparable to contemporary European fighters.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Belgian pre-war single-seat fighter with elliptical-tipped wings
- Sleek low-wing monoplane with retractable undercarriage
- Powered by a Hispano-Suiza liquid-cooled V-12 engine
A clean low-wing monoplane with a long liquid-cooled engine cowling, slightly tapered wings with rounded tips, and a fully enclosed cockpit — visually similar to other late-1930s European fighters.
Specifications
- The Renard R.36 has a length of 8.8 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.64 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 505 km/h (314 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed by Alfred Renard and first flown in 1937, the R.36 showed Belgium's capability to produce a world-class fighter. Development continued but the German invasion of May 1940 ended any prospect of series production.
Variants
The R.36 was developed into the R.37 and R.38 with more powerful engines and minor refinements; only prototypes of each were completed.
Where you'll see it
No examples entered operational service with the Belgian Air Component before the country's occupation in 1940.
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