Salmson 4

SAL-4 AB.2
Role Reconnaissance / Ground attack / Bomber
National origin France
Manufacturer Société des Moteurs Salmson
First flight 1918
Introduction 1918
Retired 1920
Primary user Aéronautique Militaire
Number built 12[1]
Developed from Salmson 2

The Salmson 4 AB.2, or SAL-4 AB.2 (AB.2 - Reconnaissance Bomber two-seat) was a two-seat bomber designed and built in France during the closing stages of World War I.

Design and development

A variant of the Salmson 2, the Salmson 4 was essentially an enlarged version with a greater wingspan, three bay wings of greater area, enlarged vertical tail surfaces and detail changes to the engine installation. Twelve aircraft were built for l'Aéronautique Militaire before the end of WWI,[1][2][3] all of which were assigned to operational escadrilles in anticipation of widespread deployment following orders for mass production, which were cancelled with the end of the war.[1] They were withdrawn in 1920.[1]

Specifications (SAL-4 AB.2)

Data from Salmson SAL-4[2]

General characteristics

Armament

See also

Related development


Related lists

References

Notes

    Citations

    1. 1 2 3 4 5 Davilla, 1997, p.447
    2. 1 2 Salmson SAL-4 accessdate=12 June 2014
    3. Grey, 1969

    Bibliography

    • Davilla, Dr. James J.; Soltan, Arthur (1997). French Aircraft of the First World War. Mountain View, CA: Flying Machines Press. pp. 447–448. ISBN 978-1891268090. 
    • Grey, C.G. (1969). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1919 (Facsimile ed.). London: David & Charles (Publishers) Limited. ISBN 0-7153-4647-4. 
    • Parmentier, Bruno. "Salmson SAL-4". aviafrance.com (in French). Retrieved 12 June 2014. 
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