Pottier P.70
| P.70 | |
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| Pottier P.170S | |
| Role | Sport aircraft |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Homebuilt |
| Designer | Jean Pottier |
| First flight | 1970s |
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The Pottier P.70 was a single-seat, single-engine sport aircraft developed in France in the 1970s and marketed for homebuilding.[1] It was a mid-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional design with an enclosed cockpit.[2] Originally designed with fixed, tricycle undercarriage, the plans were later revised to offer a fixed, tailwheel option.[2] Construction throughout was of metal.[2] A two-seat, tandem version was developed as the P.170.[2]
Variants
- P.70B - single-seat version with tricycle undercarriage[2]
- P.70S - single-seat version with tailwheel undercarriage[2]
- P.170S - version with two seats in tandem and retractable tricycle undercarriage[2]
Specifications (P.70S)
Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1987–88 p. 588
General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot
- Length: 5.15 m (16 ft 11 in)
- Wingspan: 5.85 m (19 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 7.2 m2 (78 ft2)
- Empty weight: 215 kg (474 lb)
- Gross weight: 325 kg (716 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Volkswagen air-cooled engine, 30 kW (40 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 180 km/h (110 mph)
- Range: 400 km (250 miles)
- Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,800 ft)
- Rate of climb: 0.7 m/s (150 ft/min)
Accidents and incidents
- On 6 March 2013 a P170s (PH-AFP) made a forced landing in a field near Teuge Airport. For yet unknown reasons, the pilot had to return but had to land in a field before reaching the airfield. The 2 occupants remained unharmed and were able to safely disembark the aircraft. The aircraft was damaged and the propeller had broken off.[3]
Notes
References
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- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1987–88. London: Jane's Publishing.
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
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