Potez 540
1933 French reconnaissance bomber aircraft / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Potez 540 was a French multi-role aircraft of the 1930s. Designed and built by Potez, it served with the French Air Force as a reconnaissance bomber, also serving with the Spanish Republican Air Force during the Spanish Civil War. Although obsolete as a bomber, it remained in service in support roles and in France's overseas colonies at the start of World War II.
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Potez 540 | |
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Aircraft Potez 54 fitted with 2 Hispano-Suiza 650 HP engines | |
Role | Reconnaissance/bomber |
Manufacturer | Potez |
First flight | 14 November 1933 |
Introduction | 1934 |
Primary user | French Air Force |
Number built | 192 |
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