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Potez-CAMS 161

CAMS · Commercial · France · Interwar (1919–1938)

Potez-CAMS 161 — Commercial
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The Potez-CAMS 161 was a large, French six-engined flying boat airliner, designed to operate on the North Atlantic routes that were opening up in the late 1930s. Its development was almost halted by World War II. Just one was built and partially tested before its destruction by Allied forces near the war's end.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Commercial
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
France
Manufacturer
CAMS
Produced
1
Engine
6× liquid cooled V-12
Thrust / Power
890 hp each
Length (ft)
105
Wingspan (ft)
151
Empty Weight (lb)
37964
MTOW (lb)
81571
Range (mi)
3728
Max Speed (mph)
208