A traditional biplane design allows this craft to function with the speed and maneuverability necessary to perform as a pursuit aircraft while also being able to land on water. It featured retractable landing gear for water landings. It was powered with a 450 HP. Lorraine-Dietrich engine.


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    Title :

    The Francois Villiers marine pursuit airplane


    Contributors:
    Serryer, J (author)

    Publication date :

    1927-04-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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