Salmson Cricri
Salmson · France · first flew 1936 · light aircraft
The Salmson Cricri ("Cricket") was a French light aircraft of the 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.89 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Tandem open cockpits for pilot and passenger
- Fixed tailskid undercarriage
A small parasol-wing monoplane with a 60 hp Salmson radial and two open cockpits in tandem.
Specifications
- The Salmson Cricri has a length of 6.89 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.66 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 14 April 1936. It was originally intended for recreational flying but was selected by the French government for the Aviation Populaire.
Variants
The D6 had 329 built and the D63 was a trainer version with two built. After the war the CFA D.7 Cricri Major added a more powerful engine and an enclosed cabin; ten were built.
Where you'll see it
Sales exceeded 300. It was also used as a trainer and patrol aircraft in the French Air Force.
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