Air Couzinet 10
| Air Couzinet 10 | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Mail plane |
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| Manufacturer: | |
| First flight: |
August 3, 1937 |
| Number of pieces: |
1 |
The Air Couzinet 10 was a French mail plane in low wing design , which was designed by the aviation pioneer René Couzinet .
Only one example (F-AQCD) was built and its maiden flight took place on August 3, 1937 . Originally the aircraft was intended for use in Brazil. It was built entirely of wood. The front window of the cockpit curved forward at the top was noticeable. The crew consisted of a pilot, navigator and an on-board mechanic. At the beginning of the war , the aircraft was withdrawn from service.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| crew | 3 |
| length | 12.60 m |
| span | 18.00 m |
| Empty mass | 4,500 kg |
| Max. Takeoff mass | 8,400 kg |
| drive | two Hispano-Suiza 9V -16; 485 kW each (approx. 660 PS) |
| Top speed | 350 km / h |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m |
| Range | 7,000 km |