Renard R.17

Renard R.17
Role	Four-seat cabin monoplane
National origin	Belgium
Manufacturer	Renard
Number built	1

The Renard R.17 was a Belgian four-seat cabin monoplane designed and built by Societé Anonyme des Avions et Moteurs Renard. The R.17 was a high-wing cantilever monoplane, the cantilever wing an unusual feature when most contemporary aircraft still had braced wings. Designed as a high-speed transport for fresh flowers, no aircraft were ordered and the only R.17 was retained by the company until 1946.

Specifications

General characteristics

Crew: 1 (pilot)
Capacity: 3 (passengers)
Wingspan: 9.20 m (30 ft 2¼ in)
Powerplant: 1 × Renard engine, 75 kW (100 hp)

Performance

Maximum speed: 273 km/h (170 mph)

References

Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.

Aircraft produced by Renard

Epervier R.16 R.17 R.30 R.31 R.32 R.34 R.35 R.36 R.37 R.38 R.40

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