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R.30

Renard · Commercial · Belgium · Interwar (1919–1938)

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The Renard R.30 was a prototype trimotor airliner built in Belgium in 1931. It was a strut-braced high-wing monoplane of conventional design with a fully enclosed flight deck and separate passenger compartment. One engine was mounted on the nose, while the other two were mounted on the leading edges of the wings. Construction was metal throughout, skinned in plywood and fabric.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Commercial
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Belgium
Manufacturer
Renard
Service Entry
1931
Produced
1
Engine
3× 5-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines
Thrust / Power
120 hp each
Length (ft)
33
Wingspan (ft)
49
Empty Weight (lb)
2573
MTOW (lb)
4519
Service Ceiling (ft)
20013
Range (mi)
435
Max Speed (mph)
129