Weymann W-100
Société des Avions C.T. Weymann · France · first flew 1933 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Weymann W-100, also referred to as the Weymann CTW-100 or W-100 RBL, was a French three-seat observation aircraft developed in the early 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Partially glazed fuselage with a dedicated observer position |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined tractor biplane
- Partially glazed fuselage with a dedicated observer position
- Nine-cylinder radial engine with a two-bladed propeller
A three-seat biplane with a partially glazed fuselage.
Specifications
- The Weymann W-100 has a length of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It featured a dedicated position for the observer within a partially glazed fuselage, designed to enhance visibility for reconnaissance duties. It first flew in late June or early July 1933.
Variants
Only a single prototype was constructed.
Where you'll see it
Only the prototype was built. It was powered by a 575 hp Hispano-Suiza 9V radial engine.
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