Paul Schmitt P.S.10

The Paul Schmitt PS.10 was a prototype World War I French two-seat biplane bomber.

P.S.10 B.2
Role Bomber
National origin France
Manufacturer Paul Schmitt
First flight 1917
Number built 1
Developed from Paul Schmitt P.S.7

Development

The P.S.10 was a refinement of the previous P.S.7, fitted with a heavier armament and a more powerful 300 hp (220 kW) Renault 12Fe engine however the success of the Breguet 14 meant there was no official interest and none entered service.

Specifications (Paul Schmitt P.S.10)

Data from [1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 9.10 m (29 ft 10 in)
  • Wingspan: 14.65 m (48 ft 1 in)
  • Height: 3.59 m (11 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 50.00 m2 (538.2 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 1,140 kg (2,513 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 1,870 kg (4,123 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Renault 12Fex V-12 water-cooled piston engine, 220 kW (300 hp)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed
  • Maximum speed: 182 km/h (113 mph, 98 kn) at 2000 meters
  • Range: 5,400 km (3,400 mi, 2,900 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 2,000 m (6,600 ft)
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See also

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References

Citations
  1. Parmentier, Bruno (27 October 2007). "Schmitt Sch-10". www.aviafrance.com (in French). Retrieved 2 March 2015.

Bibliography
  • Davilla, Dr. James J.; Soltan, Arthur (1997). French Aircraft of the First World War. Mountain View, CA: Flying Machines Press. pp. 456–457. ISBN 978-1891268090.
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