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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 Type of aircraft
National origin	France
Designer	Charles Fauvel

Specifications (AV.42)

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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