Salmson Cricri
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1913 in France |
| Products | Aircraft |
The Salmson Cricri (meaning "Cricket") was a lightweight French airplane developed during the 1930s.
Design and development
This aircraft featured a traditional parasol-wing monoplane layout, equipped with a fixed tailskid undercarriage and tandem open cockpits accommodating both the pilot and a passenger.
Originally created for leisure flying, the Cricri achieved notable commercial success after being chosen by the French government to support the Aviation Populaire program, resulting in production surpassing 300 units. Additionally, it was utilized by the French Air Force as both a trainer and a patrol aircraft.
Following World War II, CFA introduced the Cricri Major, an upgraded variant with an enclosed cabin and a more robust engine; nevertheless, this model saw limited production with only ten examples built.
Variants
- D6 Cricri
- 329 units manufactured
- D63 Cricri
- specialized flight training model (2 units produced)
- CFA D.7 Cricri Major
- A larger version of the CriCri featuring an enclosed cabin and powered by a 90 hp (67 kW) Salmson 5Aq-01 five-cylinder radial engine.