Romano R.3
Chantiers aéronavals Étienne Romano · France · first flew 1924 · light aircraft
The Romano R.3 was a French experimental seaplane built by Romano in the 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane seaplane on floats
- Single Hispano-Suiza 8Ab V-8 engine with tractor propeller
- Two-seat experimental seaplane
A single-engined two-seat floatplane biplane 7.8 m long with an 11 m span.
Specifications
- The Romano R.3 has a length of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It featured a biplane layout and first flew in 1924.
Variants
Only one example of the type was built.
Where you'll see it
It was powered by a 180 hp Hispano-Suiza 8Ab and had a maximum speed of 160 km/h.
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