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Romano R.3

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Romano R.3
Role Experimental seaplane
National origin France
Manufacturer Chantiers aéronavals Étienne Romano
First flight 1924
Number built 1

The Romano R.3 was a French experimental seaplane built by Romano in the 1920s. It featured a biplane layout.

Specifications

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Data from [1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: Two
  • Length: 7.80 m (25 ft 7 in)
  • Wingspan: 11.00 m (36 ft 1 in)
  • Height: 3.70 m (12 ft 2 in)
  • Wing area: 30.00 m2 (322.9 sq ft)
  • Gross weight: 1,020 kg (2,249 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Hispano-Suiza 8Ab V-8 water-cooled piston engine, 130 kW (180 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 160 km/h (99 mph, 86 kn)
  • Service ceiling: 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in 14 minutes

References

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  1. ^ "Romano R.3 - Hydravion expérimental - Un siècle d'aviation française". Aviafrance.com. 2003-08-27. Retrieved 2019-02-26.