Villiers XXIV
Ateliers d'Aviation François Villiers · France · first flew 1928 · fighter
The Villiers XXIV, also called the Villiers 24 CAN2, was a French army night fighter. It was the first French military aircraft fitted with leading-edge slats.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Sesquiplane with a lower wing much narrower than the upper
- Single water-cooled W-12 (Lorraine 12Eb Courlis) engine in the nose
- Two-seat night fighter with a gunner in the rear cockpit
Look for a sesquiplane with a long upper wing of 13 m and a shorter lower wing of 9 m, and a two-man crew.
Specifications
- The Villiers XXIV has a length of 8.75 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 212 km/h (132 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in March 1928 with a single Lorraine 12Eb Courlis engine. Only one was built.
Variants
Only one aircraft was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The type did not enter production. It is remembered chiefly for its leading-edge slats.
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