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Dewoitine D.520

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The Dewoitine D.520 was the best French Air Force fighter available when World War II broke out.

Although the French fighters were greatly outnumbered, they downed some 147 front line Luftwaffe aircraft before the French surrender.

The Vichy used Dewoitine D.520 aircraft against the Allies exclusively in both North Africa and Syria.

The aircraft continued to be produced under the Vichy government. Axis allies received supplies of the aircraft.

D.520's downed a number of Allied aircraft over Syria during the 1941 campaign.

In 1942 they again saw action against the Allies while supporting the landings in Northern Africa.

The Luftwaffe used Dewoitine the D.520 as an advanced training aircraft.

Interestingly, the D.520 switched sides after D-Day when Allies again used it.

The French fighters continued in operation until 1953.

A total of some 900 Dewoitine D.520 aircraft of all types were produced.


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fighter
one
Hispano-Suiza 12Y
850 h.p.
4,685 lbs.
6,150 lbs.
1- 20 mm
4- 7.5 mm
28' 9"
33' 6"
332 mph
2,800 fpm
33,600 feet
960 miles
10/2/38
1940



Radio Control Airplane

Manzano Laser Works rc Dewoitine D.520.


Radio Control Airplanes:





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In the picture right above is the Dewoitine D.520 RC from a Manzo Lanser Works kit. It was designed by Tom van Haaren. Wing span is 45" and length is 35". The 1/9 scale radio control airplane needs a Speed 600 size brushless motor for motivation. Ready to fly weight is 3 lbs.

The first picture below is of the slope soarer RC Dewoitine D.520 from Traplet plans. It is designed by Paul Janssen and has a wing span of 46 3/4" with a weight of 42 oz. Controls are ailerons, elevator, and rudder.

The next picture is of the rc Dewoitine D.520 from a Pierre Monmarty Models kit. The giant scale rc airplane has a wing span of 80" with a fuselage that is 69" in length. You will need a minimum 3.0 two stroke engine to power the 16 lb. radio control airplane.

Pictured third below is the Kit Cutters rc Dewoitine D.520 from Jerry Bates plans for sale as a kit or plans. The 1/6 scale rc airplane has a 67" wing span. Engines can range from .90 to 1.08 two strokes. It should weigh between 10 and 12 lbs. upon completion.

Nitro Planes sells a rc Dewotine D.520 ARF, but we have not seen it lately.

The bottom picture is of the rc Dewotine D520 ARF for sale from Seagull Model. It has a wingspan of 71" and a length of 59" with a weight of about 11 lbs. It needs from .75 to .91 two cycle or from 1.0 to 1.25 four cycle engine power.

The giant 1/4 scale Dewoitine D.520 rc for sale from Kit Cutters has a wing span of 89". Engines range from 3.1 to 5.2 two strokes. All up weight will be between 24 and 28 lbs.

Email us if you would like to recommend a rc Dewoitine D.520.


Radio Control Airplane
RC Dewotine D.520 from Traplet plans.


Radio Control Airplane

Pierre Monmarty Models rc Dewotine D.520.


Radio Control Airplane
Jerry Bates Plans Dewotine D.520.


Radio Control Airplane
The rc Dewotine D.520 from Seagull Model.