Salmson Phrygane
Salmson · France · first flew 1933 · light aircraft
The Salmson Phrygane was a French light touring aircraft of the early 1930s, built by the Salmson company which was better known for its radial aero-engines. It was designed as a sporty and capable light personal aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.83 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- 1930s French light touring monoplane
- Radial engine with exposed cylinders
- Parasol or high-wing cabin configuration
A compact interwar French high-wing or parasol monoplane with a small radial engine, typical of the genre alongside Caudron and Potez light types of the period.
Specifications
- The Salmson Phrygane has a length of 7.83 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.7 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 195 km/h (121 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Salmson, a manufacturer famous for producing rotary and radial engines in WWI and beyond, turned to complete aircraft design in the interwar period. The Phrygane first flew in 1933 and represented the company's ambition to produce refined touring monoplanes for the French private aviation market.
Variants
Limited production meant few if any significant variants were developed beyond the baseline Phrygane.
Where you'll see it
Used by private French aviators during the 1930s; numbers were small and surviving examples are extremely rare.
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