Paul Schmitt P.S.10

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

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

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

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.