The SAB AB-80 was a French
bomber
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built in 1934 by the ''
Société Aérienne Bordelaise
The ''Société Aérienne Bordelaise'' (SAB) was an aircraft manufacturing company based in Bordeaux, France. The predecessor company, '' Société de Travaux Dyle et Bacalan'' had been founded in 1879.
History
The ''Société Aérienne Bordel ...
'' (SAB) in
Bordeaux
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.
Design
The SAB AB-80 was a high-wing monoplane bomber development that was intended to eventually also carry troops. It was built wholly of metal and was powered by two
Hispano-Suiza 12Ybrs
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engines.
The aircraft had roofed fighting platforms and the sides were protected by armour plate and bulletproof glass. The gunner's cockpit in the nose had many windows, giving full visibility. It had a non-retractable
tailwheel undercarriage
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.
Development
The first flight of the AB-80 took place on 23 June 1934. Only one unit was built.
Specifications
See also
References
External links
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Airwar - AB-80RCgroups - SAB AB-80 picture
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Société Aérienne Bordelaise
1930s French bomber aircraft
High-wing aircraft
Aircraft first flown in 1934
Twin piston-engined tractor aircraft