SAB DB-80
Societe Aerienne Bordelaise · France · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The SAB DB-80 was a single-engine all-metal French light transport aimed at the air mail market, carrying two passengers. It was built by Societe Aerienne Bordelaise.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined all-metal light transport with a six-cylinder inline engine in the nose
- High wing of 12 m span
- Carried a pilot and two passengers
A high-wing monoplane with a radial engine in the nose and an all-metal structure.
Specifications
- The SAB DB-80 has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 27 June 1930 with a 100 hp Hispano-Suiza 6P inline engine. The Lorraine-powered DB-81 flew in August.
Variants
The DB-81 was identical apart from its engine, and the two flew in mid-1930.
Where you'll see it
Two aircraft were built.
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