Salmson 2A2

A plastic model of the Salmson 2A2 reconnaissance aircraft was made in 1:48 scale. The work was presented at the 12th International Festival of Plastic Reduction Models Bytom 2015.

The Salmson 2 was a French aircraft produced in the years 1917-1918 in two versions: reconnaissance A2 and bomber B2. The only difference between the versions was that, the A2 version was taking the photographic equipment, and the B2 version two bombs. Bombs were being mounted in the external hooks on both sides of the fuselage. The plane had a wooden structure covered with canvas, except for the front part of the fuselage where duralumin sheet was used. A total of 3,200 copies were made.

The plane, the model of which is shown in the photos, belonged to the Polish aviation. Forty-five Salmson 2 planes arrived in Poland in 1919. They took part in the Polish-Bolshevik war in 1920. They were withdrawn from service in 1923.

Specifications:

• Length: 8.50 m (27.89 ft),
• Wingspan: 11.80 m (38.71 ft),
• Height: 2.90 m (9.51 ft),
• Wing area: 38.80 m² (417.64 ft²),
• Empty weight: 760 kg (1676 lb),
• Take-off weight: 1340 kg (2954 lb),
• Powerplant: 9-cylinder radial engine with 191 kW (260 HP),
• Service ceiling: 6250 m (20,505 ft),
• Range: 500 km (311 mi),
• Max speed: 186 km/h (116 mph),
• Cruising speed: 167 km/h (104 mph),
• Crew: 2 (a pilot and an observer).

Armament:

• Machine gun of the pilot: 1 (Vickers kal. 7,7 mm), (⅓ in),
• Observer's machine guns: 2 (Lewis kal. 7,7 mm),
• 2 bombs weighing 160 kg (353 lb).

Users: France, USA, Poland, Belgium, Japan.

Sources:

• https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmson_2

17 Aug 2015