SPCA 20
SPCA · France · first flew 1928 · bomber
The SPCA 20 was a French seaplane designed for torpedo bombing.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 18.62 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Low-wing all-metal monoplane seaplane
- Two Gnome-Rhône 9Ae Jupiter radial engines
- Crew of four
Look for a large all-metal low-wing seaplane about 18.6 m long with a span of 26.2 m and two radial engines.
Specifications
- The SPCA 20 has a length of 18.62 m (61 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 26.22 m (86 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was designed by Louis Paulhan and Pillard and first flew on 22 June 1928. It was a low-wing monoplane of all-metal construction.
Variants
Two examples of the one design were built.
Where you'll see it
Two were built. Each of the two Gnome-Rhône 9Ae Jupiter engines gave 480 hp.
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