Pottier P.70

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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]

TypeSport aircraft
National originFrance
Designer
Jean Pottier
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P.70
Pottier P.170S
General information
TypeSport aircraft
National originFrance
ManufacturerHomebuilt
Designer
Jean Pottier
History
First flight1970s
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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]
  • Besneux P.70B - The original P.70B built by Alain Besneux.[3]

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 sq ft)
  • 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, 96 kn)
  • Range: 400 km (250 mi, 220 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,800 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 0.70 m/s (150 ft/min)

Notes

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