Potez 506
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The Potez 506 was a version of the Potez 501 French single engine observation aircraft, specially modified to capture the World absolute altitude record. In September 1933 it set a new record at 13,661 m (44,820 ft).
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Potez 506 | |
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Role | Altitude record holder |
National origin | France |
Manufacturer | Henry Potez |
Developed from | Potez 50 |
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