Potez 43 / 430 - 438

1932

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Potez 430

The success of the Potez 36 tourer led to development of the refined Potez 43, the prototype making its first flight in June 1932. It retained the strut-braced high wing which had characterised the P.36, but the span of the leading-edge slats was reduced to equal that of the ailerons and a refined fuselage was introduced with cabin accommodation for three. There was provision for wheel spats and the tail unit was revised.

The prototype and early production aircraft were powered by the Potez 6Ac engine, but later variants relied mainly on the Renault 4. Total production was 161, including a number built specifically for the Armee de I'Air for liaison and training.

Specification 
 MODELPotez 438
 ENGINE1 x Renault 4Pdi inline piston engine, 89kW
 WEIGHTS
  Take-off weight840 kg1852 lb
  Loaded weight560 kg1235 lb
 DIMENSIONS
  Wingspan11.30 m37 ft 1 in
  Length7.65 m25 ft 1 in
  Height2.36 m8 ft 9 in
  Wing area18.0 m2193.75 sq ft
 PERFORMANCE
  Max. speed170 km/h106 mph
  Ceiling5000 m16400 ft
  Range700 km435 miles

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