Stampe et Vertongen RSV.32
Stampe et Vertongen · Belgium · first flew 1923 · light aircraft
The Stampe et Vertongen RSV.32 was a trainer aircraft produced in Belgium in the early 1920s, designed by Alfred Renard.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.35 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single tractor engine
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Specifications
- The Stampe et Vertongen RSV.32 has a length of 7.35 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.2 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed for the Stampe et Vertongen flying school and first flew in 1923.
Variants
It was built in at least seven variants. The total built is sometimes given as fifty-seven, though that figure is disputed.
Where you'll see it
The Belgian Air Force became a major operator and it was the first aircraft of entirely Belgian design and manufacture to enter service. No RSV.32 was in existence by the end of the Second World War.
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