| D.33 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Single-engine low-wing monoplane |
| Manufacturer | Dewoitine |
| First flight | 1930 |
| Primary user | Air France |
| Variants | D.332, D.333, D.338 |
The Dewoitine D.33 was a single-engine low-wing all-metal monoplane aircraft designed and produced by the French aircraft manufacturer Dewoitine.[1][2] It is best remembered for setting a long-distance world record on its maiden flight in 1930.[2]
The D.33 was developed in response to an initiative by the French Air Ministry to encourage advanced into the nation's industrial aeronautical capabilities. Dewoitine was only one of several companies to respond; the development process took roughly one year. Beyond the initial D.33 model, further derivatives of the aircraft were produced; there were three major variations to the type, each of which was designed as a separate aircraft. Largely due to the record breaking performance achieved, this line of aircraft were highly regarded and attracted considerable commercial interest throughout the 1930s.[1] Several of these derivatives were operated as an airliner by flag carrier Air France and even being used in a military context during the Second World War. Shortly after the end of the conflict, the remaining aircraft were retired, having become obsolete.
- ^ a b "Dewoitine D.33". Retrieved 29 December 2007.
- ^ a b Durand, William Frederick - Aerodynamic Theory. A General Review of Progress. Under a Grant of the Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics. Vol. 1. California Institute of Technology, 1943.