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Pa 49 Katy

Payen-Aviation · France · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Pa 49 Katy — Fixed Wing
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The Payen Pa 49 Katy was a small experimental French turbojet powered tailless aircraft, designed by Nicolas Roland Payen, and first flown in 1954. It was the first French aircraft of this kind and the smallest jet aircraft of its day.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
France
Manufacturer
Payen-Aviation
Co-Manufacturer
Juvisy; Seine et Oise
Service Entry
1954
Produced
1
Engine
1× centrifugal-flow turbojet
Thrust / Power
330 lbf
Length (ft)
17
Wingspan (ft)
17
Empty Weight (lb)
1008
MTOW (lb)
1433
Service Ceiling (ft)
27887
Range (mi)
280
Max Speed (mph)
311