Salmson-Béchereau SB-4
Salmson · France · first flew 1923 · light aircraft
The Salmson-Béchereau SB-4 was a tourist passenger aircraft built by the French company Salmson in the early 1920s. It was designed by Louis Béchereau.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.05 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing single-seat tourist aircraft
- Three-cylinder radial Salmson AD.3 engine
- Wingspan of 8 metres
Look for a tiny high-wing monoplane about 6 metres long with an 8 metre span and a small three-cylinder radial engine.
Specifications
- The Salmson-Béchereau SB-4 has a length of 6.05 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 80 km/h (50 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1923. It was powered by a three-cylinder air-cooled radial Salmson AD.3 of 16 hp.
Variants
Only one SB-4 was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The single aircraft was a light tourist machine with a gross weight of 240 kg.
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