SABCA S.40
SABCA · Belgium · first flew 1939 · light aircraft
The SABCA S.40 was a military trainer aircraft built in Belgium in 1939.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.14 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane trainer
- Two seats for pilot and instructor
- Single 140 hp Renault 4Pei engine
Look for a low-wing monoplane trainer 7.14 m long with a wingspan of 10.2 m.
Specifications
- The SABCA S.40 has a length of 7.14 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.2 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 360 km/h (224 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The S.40 first flew in 1939. It had a 140 hp Renault 4Pei engine.
Variants
The S.40 had a single Renault 4Pei engine of 104 kW.
Where you'll see it
The S.40 was a trainer with seats for a pilot and an instructor. Its maximum speed was 360 km/h.
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