SCAN 20
Société de Construction Aéronavale · France · first flew 1945 · light aircraft
The SCAN 20 was a French light flying boat produced by the Société de Construction Aéronavale in the immediate post-war period. It was intended for touring and liaison duties on France's rivers and coastal waters.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Single piston engine on strut above fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- French post-war light flying boat
- High-wing monoplane hull design
- Single piston engine on strut above fuselage
A high-wing flying boat with a boat hull, wing-tip floats, and a single tractor engine mounted on a strut above the wing centre-section. The clean lines and modest dimensions distinguish it from larger contemporary flying boats.
Specifications
- The SCAN 20 has a length of 11.79 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2, 4 passengers.
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History
Designed and built shortly after the Liberation, the SCAN 20 flew in 1945 and was part of France's effort to rebuild its light aviation industry. The type saw limited production and use with private operators and aero clubs.
Variants
The SCAN 20 was built in small numbers; a related SCAN 30 variant with different powerplant was also proposed.
Where you'll see it
The SCAN 20 served with French civilian operators and aero clubs in the late 1940s; it did not achieve significant export sales and production remained modest.
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