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Salmson 5

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Wingspan
  
12 m

First flight
  
1917

Length
  
7.8 m

Manufacturer
  
Salmson

The Salmson 5 was a French aircraft built in 1917 during World War I intended for artillery spotting. It was based on the Salmson 2, but it was 23 km/h slower and offered no compensating advantages and only 1 aircraft was built.

Specifications

Data from British and Allied Aircraft Manufacturers of the First World War

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 7.80 m (25 ft 7 in)
  • Wingspan: 12.20 m (40 ft 0 in)
  • Height: 2.90 m (9 ft 6 in)
  • Empty weight: 1,410 kg (3,109 lb)

    • References

    Salmson 5 Wikipedia
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