Belgium's Renard R.31 reconnaissance

Design

The Renard R.31 was a monoplane with a high wing.¹ There was a composite skin over the metal skeleton.¹

The Renard R.31 was hard to handle and thus unpopular with the pilots.¹

Prototype

On October 16, 1932, the Renard R.31 prototype took off for the first time.¹ In March 1934, 28 were ordered.¹ Six more were ordered in August 1935.¹

Production

• Renard R.31:
• Manufacturer: Constructions Aéronautiques G. Renard¹

Usage

There were 34 Renard R.31s in operational units.¹

Final Mission

The final mission for the Belgium Air Force was on May 27, 1940, and the Renard R.31s took part.¹

Specifications