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Wibault 280-T

Wibault · Interwar (1919–1938)

Wibault 280-T — Fixed Wing
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The Wibault 280-T was a monoplane trimotor airliner designed and produced by the French aircraft manufacturer Wibault. Designed to accommodate up to 12 passengers in its largest variant, development of the aircraft was financially backed by the Penhoët shipyards, which led to the aircraft alternatively being referred to as 'Penhoët Wibault'.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Manufacturer
Wibault
Operator
Air France; Air Union; Aero Portuguesa
Service Entry
1930
Engine
3× seven-cylinder air-cooled radial engine
Thrust / Power
350 hp each
Length (ft)
56
Wingspan (ft)
74
Empty Weight (lb)
9405
MTOW (lb)
13999
Service Ceiling (ft)
17060
Range (mi)
621
Max Speed (mph)
156