The Fauvel AV.42 was a (AV for aile volante (transl. flying wing) tail-less tourism cabin monoplane designed, but not built, in France.

AV.42
Role Jet-powered tourism aircraft project
National origin France
Designer Charles Fauvel

Specifications (AV.42)

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Data from ,[1] Charles Fauvel and his Flying Wings[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: One
  • Capacity: 5 pax
  • Length: 6.50 m (21 ft 4 in) including elevator
  • Wingspan: 10.00 m (32 ft 10 in)
  • Wing area: 19.7 m2 (212 sq ft)
  • Powerplant: 3 × Turbomeca Palas turbojet, 1.6 kN (350 lbf) thrust each for take-off (note:centre engine for take-off and climb only)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 610 km/h (380 mph, 330 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 500 km/h (310 mph, 270 kn)
  • Range: 1,000 km (620 mi, 540 nmi) to 3,000 km (1,900 mi; 1,600 nmi)

References

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  1. ^ "Fauvel AV.42". all-aero.com. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Charles Fauvel and his Flying Wings". www.nurflugel.com (in French). Retrieved 1 March 2019.