SNCAO 30
SNCAO · France · first flew 1938 · light aircraft
The SNCAO 30 was a French single-engined monoplane flying boat two-seat trainer.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined monoplane flying boat
- High wing with a pusher engine
- Nine-cylinder Salmson 9ABa radial engine
It is a high-wing flying boat with a single pusher engine, a 280 hp Salmson 9ABa radial.
Specifications
- The SNCAO 30 has a length of 9.2 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 191 km/h (119 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 13 September 1938.
Variants
Two prototypes were built.
Where you'll see it
It was ordered into production for the French Navy, but only the two prototypes were built.
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