Abrial A-3 Oricou

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Abrial A-3 Oricou
Role Touring aircraft
Manufacturer Georges Abrial
Designer G. Abrial

The A-3 Oricou (French for African vulture) was a small French touring airplane designed in 1927 by Georges Abrial. It could seat two, and was powered by a 30 kW (40 hp) piston engine.

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Specifications (A-3 Oricou)

General characteristics

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