Wibault 368
Wibault · France · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The Wibault 368 was a single-engined aircraft built to contend for a French government prize for a long-range aircraft using a diesel engine in the late 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.876 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-engined low-wing monoplane
- Two-seat long-range aircraft
- Clerget 14 F2 diesel radial engine in the nose
A low-wing, single-engined monoplane about 11.9 metres long with a 17.1 metre wingspan. Its maximum take-off weight was 5,090 kg.
Specifications
- The Wibault 368 has a length of 11.876 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.102 m (56 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 270 km/h (168 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed from the Wibault 360 and first flew on 15 June 1937. It was powered by a Clerget 14 F2 engine.
Variants
It was developed from the Wibault 360, and only one Wibault 368 was built.
Where you'll see it
One aircraft was built, with a crew of two. Its fuel capacity was 2,960 litres.
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