Weymann 66
Societe des Avions C.T. Weymann · France · first flew 1933 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Weymann 66 was a French multipurpose biplane built for colonial work in the 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.76 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-boom biplane with three engines at upper wing level
- Cabin mounted on the lower wing, close to the ground
- Cockpit for two pilots side by side well ahead of the leading edge
A staggered biplane with parallel-chord wings of equal span, three engines, twin tail booms and robust long-travel Messier oleo legs.
Specifications
- The Weymann 66 has a length of 11.76 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.34 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 3-4.
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History
It appeared in 1933 for a competition for a multirole aircraft to police the French colonies. The cabin was placed as close to the ground as possible for easy access.
Variants
It was one of the last of at least a dozen designs from the firm, and is also named the Weymann 66 Col.3.
Where you'll see it
One was built and none of the firm's aircraft reached production. It was intended for reconnaissance and similar duties.
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