Salmson-Béchereau SB-7
Salmson · France · first flew 1925 · fighter
The Salmson-Béchereau SB-7 was a fighter aircraft built by the French company Salmson in the mid-1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing monoplane fighter
- Two-man crew
- Single 18-cylinder air-cooled radial engine
A two-seat high-wing monoplane fighter with a large radial engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Salmson-Béchereau SB-7 has a length of 11.15 m (37 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Louis Béchereau and developed from the Salmson-Béchereau SB-5. It first flew in 1925.
Variants
Only one SB-7 was built. It was powered by a 520 hp Salmson 18Cm 18-cylinder air-cooled radial engine.
Where you'll see it
It remained a one-off prototype, with a top speed of 200 km/h.
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