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)

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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 12Fe 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)

See also

Related lists

• List of bomber aircraft
• List of military aircraft of France
• List of military aircraft of the Entente Powers in World War I

References

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.