SFAN 5

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SFAN 5
RoleTraining ultralight aircraft
National origin France
Manufacturer SFAN
First flight1936
Number built1

The SFAN 5 was a two-seat French motor-glider built in the late 1930s.

Specifications

Data from , [1] Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1937 [2]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. "SFAN 5". www.j2mcl-planeurs.net (in French). Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  2. Grey, C.G.; Bridgman, Leonard, eds. (1937). Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1937. London: Sampson Low, Marston & company, ltd. pp. 155c–156c.