Richard-Penhoët 2
| Richard-Penhoët 2 | |
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| Wind tunnel model of the Richard-Penhoët 2 | |
| Role | Long-range maritime reconnaissance flying boat |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Richard-Penhoët |
| First flight | 26 june 1926 |
| Status | Destroyed |
| Number built | 1 |
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The Richard-Penhoët 2, a 1926 French prototype for a giant liner flying-boat, carried 40 passengers on two decks, along with a 5-person crew.
The prototype undertook its first trials on 26 June 1926. On the second series of trials it stalled and crashed.
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 5
- Capacity: 40
- Length: 27 m (88 ft 7 in)
- Wingspan: 39.75 m (130 ft 5 in)
- Empty weight: 12260 kg (27029 lb)
- Gross weight: 25000 kg (55116 lb)
- Powerplant: 5 × Gnome-Rhône Jupiter, 313 kW (420 hp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
- Range: 800 km (497 miles)
- Service ceiling: 3500 m (11480 ft)
See also
- Related lists
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