SNCASO SO.3050
SNCASO · France · first flew 1945 · light aircraft
The SNCASO SO.3050 was a two-seat light touring aircraft designed and built in France towards the end of the Second World War. Only one was completed and it was soon abandoned.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.08 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional low-wing cantilever monoplane of all-metal construction
- Fixed tailwheel undercarriage with faired legs and spats
- Pilot and passenger side by side under multipart glazing
A low-wing monoplane with a raised upper fuselage dropping towards the tail, a tailplane mounted on top of the fuselage and a tall rounded fin.
Specifications
- The SNCASO SO.3050 has a length of 7.08 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.2 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed in occupied France and was the first French two-seat tourer to fly after the Liberation. The first flight took place in March 1945 at Bordeaux-Merignac, piloted by Fernand Lefebre.
Variants
Only one was built, powered by a 140 hp Renault 4Pei inverted four-cylinder engine. No production followed.
Where you'll see it
It was granted an airworthiness certificate despite poor stall behaviour on landing. The prototype was used for several years as a chase plane for early test flights of the SNCASO SO.8000 Narval.
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