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Besson MB.35

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Top speed
  
160 km/h

Length
  
7 m

Wingspan
  
9.82 m

Manufacturer
  
ANF Les Mureaux

The Besson MB.35 was a French two-seat spotter and observation floatplane, designed by Besson. It was intended to serve on submarines, stowed in a sealed hangar, but the only two aircraft built served on surface ships.

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Operators

 France
  • French Navy

    • Specifications

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    General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 7 m (22 ft 11 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.82 m (32 ft 2 in)
  • Height: 2.45 m (8 ft in)
  • Wing area: 16.5 m2 (178 ft2)
  • Empty weight: 540 kg (1,190 lb)
  • Gross weight: 765 kg (1,687 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Salmson 9AC radial piston, 89 kW (120 hp)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
  • Service ceiling: 4,800 m (15,750 ft)

    • Armament

  • 1 light machine gun on ring mounting in rear cockpit

    • References

    Besson MB.35 Wikipedia
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