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The '''[[Potez]] 58''' was a family of French light utility and touring aircraft, developed in mid-1930s. They were three-seat single-engine high wing [[monoplane]]s.
The '''Potez 58''' was a family of French light utility and touring aircraft, developed in mid-1930s. They were three-seat single-engine high-wing [[monoplane]]s.


==Design and development==
==Design and development==
The plane was a further development of [[Potez 43]] family, tracing its roots from [[Potez 36]]. An airframe changed little from Potez 43, main difference were stronger engines. A prototype '''Potez 58''' first flew on 7 March 1934. In September 1934 the first serial variant '''Potez 580''' was flown, powered with 120 hp radial engine Potez 6B. There were built 80 of this variant. An air ambulance variant was also evaluated.
The plane was a further development of [[Potez 43]] family, tracing its roots from [[Potez 36]]. An airframe changed little from Potez 43, main difference were stronger engines. A prototype '''Potez 58''' first flew on 7 March 1934. In September 1934 the first serial variant '''Potez 580''' was flown, powered with 120 hp radial engine Potez 6B. There were built 80 of this variant. An air ambulance variant was also evaluated.


There were next built several small-series variants, differing with the last digit in designation. The second variant built in a significant series was '''Potez 585''' - 108 built.
There were next built several small-series variants, differing with the last digit in designation. The second variant built in a significant series was '''Potez 585''' – 108 built.

Mixed construction [[strut]]ted high-wing [[monoplane]]. Rectangular two-spar wing, with rounded ends, supported with V-shaped spars. Wings were equipped with [[Leading edge slats|slats]] on 1/3 span. Closed cabin with three seats. Radial engine in front, with a [[Townend ring]], two-blade propeller. Conventional fixed [[landing gear]], with a rear skid, wheels in teardrop covers.


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
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;Potez 580
;Potez 580
:First series variant of 1934, 120 hp Potez 6B engine, 80 built.
:First series variant of 1934, {{cvt|120|hp|0|order=flip}} [[Potez 6B]] engine; 80 built.
;Potez 582
;Potez 582
;Potez 584
;Potez 584
:Variant with 120 hp [[de Havilland Gipsy Major]] I straight engine, 4 built in 1935.
:Variant with {{cvt|120|hp|0|order=flip}} [[de Havilland Gipsy Major]] I straight engine; 4 built in 1935.
;Potez 585
;Potez 585
:Liaison and utility aircraft, 130 hp Potez 6Ba engine, 108 built.
:Liaison and utility aircraft, {{cvt|130|hp|0|order=flip}} Potez 6Ba engine; 108 built.
;Potez 586
;Potez 586
:Four-seater variant, 10 built in 1936-1937.
:Four-seater variant; 10 built in 1936–1937.


==Operators==
==Operators==
[[File:Potez_58_Spanish_Republican_AF.jpg|thumb|Potez 58 of the [[Spanish Republican Air Force]].]]

;{{FRA}}
;{{FRA}}
*[[French Air Force]]
*[[French Air Force]]
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==Specifications (Potez 585)==
==Specifications (Potez 585)==
[[File:Potez_58_3-view_L'Aerophile_February_1938.jpg|thumb|Potez 58 3-view drawing from L'Aerophile February 1938]]
Mixed construction [[strut]]ted high-wing [[monoplane]]. Rectangular two-spar wing, with rounded ends, supported with V-shaped spars. Wings were equipped with [[Leading edge slats|slats]] on 1/3 span. Closed cabin with three seats. Radial engine in front, with a [[Townend ring]], two-blade propeller. Conventional fixed [[landing gear]], with a rear skid, wheels in teardrop covers.


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*[[Potez 36]]
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*[[RWD-13]]
*[[de Havilland Leopard Moth]]
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

*[http://www.cofe.ru/avia/P/P-155.htm Potez 58 series ] at Aviatsya (in Russian)
==Bibliography==
*[http://www.aviafrance.com/constructeur.php?ID_CONSTRUCTEUR=1057 Potez] at Aviafrance
*{{cite journal |last1=Mombeek|first1=Eric |title=Les trésors de Cazaux |journal=Avions: Toute l'Aéronautique et son histoire|date=May 2001 |issue=98 |pages=44–47 |trans-title=The Treasures of Cazaux|language=fr |issn=1243-8650}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Potez 58}}
*[http://www.airwar.ru/enc/law1/potez58.html Photo at Ugolok Neba page]
*[http://www.airwar.ru/enc/law1/potez58.html Photo at Ugolok Neba page]
*[http://www.cofe.ru/avia/P/P-155.htm Potez 58 series ] at Aviatsya (in Russian)
*[http://www.aviafrance.com/constructeur.php?ID_CONSTRUCTEUR=1057 Potez] at Aviafrance


{{Potez aircraft}}
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[[Category:French civil utility aircraft 1930-1939]]
[[Category:1930s French civil utility aircraft]]
[[Category:Potez aircraft|58]]
[[Category:Potez aircraft|058]]
[[Category:High-wing aircraft]]
[[Category:Single-engined tractor aircraft]]
[[Category:Aircraft first flown in 1934]]

Latest revision as of 17:06, 29 January 2021

Potez 58
Role Utility and touring aircraft
Manufacturer Potez
First flight 7 March 1934
Primary user France
Produced 1934–1938
Number built ~202

The Potez 58 was a family of French light utility and touring aircraft, developed in mid-1930s. They were three-seat single-engine high-wing monoplanes.

Design and development[edit]

The plane was a further development of Potez 43 family, tracing its roots from Potez 36. An airframe changed little from Potez 43, main difference were stronger engines. A prototype Potez 58 first flew on 7 March 1934. In September 1934 the first serial variant Potez 580 was flown, powered with 120 hp radial engine Potez 6B. There were built 80 of this variant. An air ambulance variant was also evaluated.

There were next built several small-series variants, differing with the last digit in designation. The second variant built in a significant series was Potez 585 – 108 built.

Mixed construction strutted high-wing monoplane. Rectangular two-spar wing, with rounded ends, supported with V-shaped spars. Wings were equipped with slats on 1/3 span. Closed cabin with three seats. Radial engine in front, with a Townend ring, two-blade propeller. Conventional fixed landing gear, with a rear skid, wheels in teardrop covers.

Operational history[edit]

French Air Force operated 99 Potez 585 as liaison aircraft.

Variants[edit]

Potez 58
Prototype.
Potez 580
First series variant of 1934, 89 kW (120 hp) Potez 6B engine; 80 built.
Potez 582
Potez 584
Variant with 89 kW (120 hp) de Havilland Gipsy Major I straight engine; 4 built in 1935.
Potez 585
Liaison and utility aircraft, 97 kW (130 hp) Potez 6Ba engine; 108 built.
Potez 586
Four-seater variant; 10 built in 1936–1937.

Operators[edit]

Potez 58 of the Spanish Republican Air Force.
 France
 Spain

Specifications (Potez 585)[edit]

Potez 58 3-view drawing from L'Aerophile February 1938

Data from [1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 2 passengers
  • Length: 7.44 m (24 ft 5 in)
  • Wingspan: 11.3 m (37 ft 1 in)
  • Height: 2.36 m (7 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 19 m2 (200 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 515 kg (1,135 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 906 kg (1,997 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Potez 6Ba 6-cylinder 2-row air-cooled radial piston engine, 97 kW (130 hp)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed fixed-pitch propeller

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 190 km/h (120 mph, 100 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 160 km/h (99 mph, 86 kn)
  • Range: 750 km (470 mi, 400 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 6,000 m (20,000 ft) [citation needed]

See also[edit]

Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

References[edit]

  1. ^ Parmentier, Bruno (29 November 2010). "Potez 585". Aviafrance (in French). Retrieved 13 December 2019.

Bibliography[edit]

  • Mombeek, Eric (May 2001). "Les trésors de Cazaux" [The Treasures of Cazaux]. Avions: Toute l'Aéronautique et son histoire (in French) (98): 44–47. ISSN 1243-8650.

External links[edit]

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