SFAN 5
SFAN · France · first flew 1936 · light aircraft
The SFAN 5 was a French pusher-propeller motor-glider of the mid-1930s, designed by the Société Française d'Aviation Nouvelle for economical two-seat touring.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.05 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Pusher-propeller motor-glider with high wing and tandem seating
- Engine mounted amidships driving a pusher prop, 12.5 m wingspan
- Single example, slow-flying economy tourer concept
The pusher propeller mounted behind the cabin on a high-wing airframe with glider-like proportions is the defining visual characteristic distinguishing the SFAN 5 from conventional tractor-engine tourers.
Specifications
- The SFAN 5 has a length of 7.05 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.5 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 115 km/h (71 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
A single SFAN 5 was completed in 1936, powered by a Train 4T inline engine driving a pusher propeller behind the cabin. The design sought to combine glider efficiency with powered cross-country capability, but only the one example was built.
Variants
No variants; a single prototype only.
Where you'll see it
The SFAN 5 was a one-off prototype that did not reach production.
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