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Richard Penhoët 2

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Top speed
  
180 km/h

Length
  
27 m

Wingspan
  
40 m

Manufacturer
  
Richard-Penhoët

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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)

    • References

    Richard-Penhoët 2 Wikipedia
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