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D.III

Avions Ponnier · Aerobatic · France · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

D.III — Aerobatic
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The Ponnier D.III was a French monoplane racing aircraft, designed to compete in the 1913 Gordon Bennett Trophy race. It finished a close second.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Aerobatic
Domain
Civil
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
France
Manufacturer
Avions Ponnier
Service Entry
1913
Produced
1
Engine
1× 14-cylinder, two row rotary engine
Thrust / Power
160 hp
Length (ft)
17
Wingspan (ft)
23
MTOW (lb)
1102
Max Speed (mph)
124