Romano R.5
Romano · France · first flew 1932 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Romano R.5 was a French reconnaissance flying boat built in 1932. It had a parasol wing, a single engine and hull-stabilising sponsons, and only one was built.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | parasol wing in three parts braced to the mid-fuselage by parallel pairs of struts |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- parasol wing in three parts braced to the mid-fuselage by parallel pairs of struts
- Dornier-style sponsons on the lower sides of the hull instead of wing floats
- tractor engine on the leading edge of the wing centre section
The hull is 15 m long and flat-sided, with a single step. The tall fin carries a deep rounded rudder, and the tapered tailplane is raised up on the fin and supported from below by a pair of struts.
Specifications
- The Romano R.5 has a length of 16 m (52 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22.6 m (74 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 217 km/h (135 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
In 1929 the French Air Ministry drew up a programme of military aircraft specifications that included a reconnaissance and observation seaplane, and the R.5 was Romano's response. It was an all-metal flying boat with a 650 hp Hispano-Suiza 12Nbr V-12 engine, and first flew in September 1932.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
Soon after its first flight it was delivered to the Forces Aeriennes de la Mer along with its competitors, the Amiot 110-S and the CAMS 80.
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