First production model was SFCA Maillet 20, an unusual 3-seat cabin monoplane of very clean design, though with raised pilot’s cockpit. SFCA
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Societe Francaise De Constructions Aeronautiques / SFCA
Formed July 1934 to build light aircraft. First production model was SFCA Maillet 20, an unusual 3-seat cabin monoplane of very clean design, though with raised pilot’s cockpit. SFCA Lignel 20 was 1/2-seat light monoplane with retractable landing gear. Company also had license for Peyret “tandem monoplane,” renamed and developed asTaupin.
Societe Francaise Deviation Nouvelle SFAN 5
The two-seat SFAN 5 was a one-off enclosed variant of the earlier SFAN 4, first flying in 1936.
Engine: 1 × Train 4T, 45 kW (60 hp)
Propeller: 2-bladed fixed-pitch pusher
Wingspan: 12.5 m (41 ft 0 in) (10.3 m (34 ft))
Wing area: 18 m2 (190 sq ft) (16.2 m2 (174 sq ft))
Length: 7.05 m (23 ft 2 in)
Empty weight: 285 kg (628 lb)
Gross weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
Maximum speed: 115 km/h (71 mph, 62 kn)
Cruise speed: 120 km/h (75 mph, 65 kn)
Landing speed: 45 km/h (28 mph; 24 kn)
Range: 450 km (280 mi, 240 nmi)
Time to altitude: 1,000 m (3,300 ft) in 6 minutes
Wing loading: 30.8 kg/m2 (6.3 lb/sq ft)
Power/mass: 11.17 kg/kW (18.37 lb/hp)
Crew: 2
Societe Francaise Deviation Nouvelle SFAN 2 / SFAN 4
Licensed for British BAC Drone 1935; modified to suit French requirements as the single seat SFAN 2, powered by a 25 hp Ava engine.
A larger, two-seat side-by-side model to same formula was SFAN 4, powered by a 35 hp Mengin engine. Only two SFAN 4 were built.
It was reported that the French Air Ministry ordered forty Drones from the French company.
The SFAN 5 was a one-off enclosed variant of the earlier SFAN 4.
Societe Francaise Deviation Nouvelle
Formed 1935 by M. Chasseris, a director of Nieuport for 25 years. Made light airplanes and gliders. Licensed for British BAC Drone 1935; modified to suit French requirements as SFAN 2. Larger two-seat model to same formula was SFAN 4.
SRCM SRCM-153
After failing to obtain a license to build the CAB Supercab, Societe De Recherches Et De Constructions Mecaniques designed a new lightplane known as the SRCM-153 Joigny, which first flew in March 1960. This was a three/four-seat monoplane with retractable landing gear, powered by a 150 hp Lycoming O-320A engine.
Societe De Recherches Et De Constructions Mecaniques / SRCM
Originally a specialist in aircraft hydraulic systems, began small-scale construction of aircraft for other small manufacturers. After failing to obtain a license to build the CAB Supercab, designed a new lightplane known as the SRCM-153 Joigny, which first flew in March 1960. This was a three/four-seat monoplane with rectractable landing gear, powered by a Lycoming engine.
Constructions D’avions Detourisme RG-75
Societe D’etudes Et De Constructions D’avions Detourisme was established in 1938, produced the RG-60 single-seat biplane, RG-75 two-seat cabin monoplane, and S.5 two-seat high-wing cantilever monoplane. Production ended at outbreak of Second World War.
Constructions D’avions Detourisme RG-60
Societe D’etudes Et De Constructions D’avions Detourisme was established in 1938, produced the RG-60 single-seat biplane, RG-75 two-seat cabin monoplane, and S.5 two-seat high-wing cantilever monoplane. Production ended at outbreak of Second World War.
Societe D’etudes Et De Constructions D’avions Detourisme
Established in 1938, produced the RG-60 single-seat biplane, RG-75 two-seat cabin monoplane, and S.5 two-seat high-wing cantilever monoplane. Production ended at outbreak of Second World War.
