Couzinet 100

Design and Purpose

In the early 1930s, designer René Couzinet began designing a light transport aircraft for tourism flights. The new Couzinet 100 aircraft, which appeared in 1933, resembled a scaled-down version of the “Arc en Ciel”.

Technical Specifications and First Flight

This was a light wooden low-wing monoplane equipped with three Salmson 9Adb engines, each producing 45 hp. Its passenger cabin was designed for three people. The aircraft’s first flight took place on November 10, 1933.

Testing and Final Fate

During the aircraft’s testing, it became clear that the engine power was insufficient. As a result, only a single example of the aircraft was ever built, which René Couzinet himself used until 1935.

Technical Specifications

Modification	Couzinet 100
Wingspan, m	13.50
Length, m	9.72
Height, m	2.40
Wing area, m2	19.93
Empty weight	862
Maximum takeoff weight	1400
Engine type	3 Piston engines Salmson 9Adb
Power, hp	3 x 45
Maximum speed, km/h	205
Cruising speed, km/h	180
Practical range, km	1700
Practical ceiling, m	4500
Crew, crew members	1
Payload	up to 3 passengers

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