SABCA S.2
SABCA · Belgium · first flew 1926 · airliner
The SABCA S.2 was a Belgian all-metal high-wing airliner built in 1926, one of the young SABCA company's early attempts at a purpose-built passenger transport.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Single exhaust stack running back along the top of the fuselage over the wing |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- High-wing cantilever monoplane airliner with corrugated metal skin
- Open flight deck ahead of a fully enclosed passenger cabin
- Single exhaust stack running back along the top of the fuselage over the wing
Look for the open cockpit ahead of an enclosed cabin and the unusual single long exhaust pipe running back over the top of the wing.
Specifications
- The SABCA S.2 has a length of 9.75 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.6 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 165 km/h (103 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 plus 4 passengers.
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History
Powered by a single 240hp Siddeley Puma engine, its exhaust gases were collected into one stack routed back over the wing. Only a single example was completed.
Variants
No further examples or variants followed; it remained a one-off type.
Where you'll see it
The sole S.2 flew with Belgian national carrier SABENA before being retired, never developing into a wider fleet.
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