Richard-Penhoët 2
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The Richard-Penhoët 2 was a 1926 French prototype for a giant liner flying-boat. The Richard-Penhoët 2 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.

The Richard-Penhoët 2 was a 1926 French prototype for a giant liner flying-boat.1

Made by Richard-Penhoët.

Empty Weight Lb
27029
Eng 1 Type
Bristol Jupiter
First Flight
26
Lists
*List of seaplanes and amphibious aircraft
Eng 1 Kw
313
Status
Destroyed
Gross Weight Lb
55116
Capacity
40
Number Built
1
Crew
5
Empty Weight Kg
12260
Gross Weight Kg
25000
Span M
40
Range Km
800
Manufacturer
Richard-Penhoët
Ceiling Ft
11480
Max Speed Mph
112
Max Speed Kmh
180
Span In
5
Span Ft
130
National Origin
France
Met Or Eng
met
Length Ft
88
Ceiling M
3500
Eng 1 Hp
420
Eng 1 Number
5
Category
Seaplanes and flying boats
Length In
7
Length M
27
Range Miles
497

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