Fz-229 (France): Dewoitine D.520
A single-engine fighter, the D.520 was one of the most advanced fighters in the world at the start of the war. It was known for its speed and its ability to outmaneuver German fighters, but it was limited in number and was overwhelmed by the Luftwaffe in the Battle of France.
Fz-230 (France): Curtiss H75 Hawk
A single-engine fighter, the Hawk was exported to several countries, including France. It was used by the Armée de l’Air in the early stages of the war, but it was outclassed by German fighters.
Fz-231 (France): Amiot 350
A twin-engine bomber, the Amiot 350 was the primary bomber of the Armée de l’Air at the start of the war. It was used in a variety of roles, including bombing, reconnaissance, and maritime patrol, but it was outclassed by German bombers.
Dp. 6000 (French)
A designation for a French military aircraft, specifically a fighter, that was used in World War II. It was produced by Dewoitine and was designed to be a modern, high-performance fighter aircraft for use against German aircraft. The Dp. 6000 was relatively successful in the early stages of the war, but it was outmatched by […]