The Arsenal VG-33 was one of a series of fast French light fighter aircraft under development at the start of World War II, but which matured too late to see extensive service in the French Air Force during the Battle of France.

Built using the second VG.33 prototype airframe (VG.33-02), the VG.34 mounted a more powerful version of the Hispano-Suiza 12Y engine, the 12Y-45. Producing 960 hp, this was enough to give the VG.34 a maximum speed of 576 km/h at 6,000 m, and likely improve upon its …

Mar 5, 2019 · The Arsenal VG 33 was an enhancement to the basic VG 30 aircraft. The VG 33 used the 860 hp (641 kW) Hispano-Suiza 12Y-31 from the VG 31 but retained the larger wing of the VG 30. The engine turned a 12 ft 4 in (3.75 m) diameter three …

Jul 28, 2016 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Arsenal VG-33 Fighter Aircraft including pictures.

The Arsenal VG-33 was a French fighter aircraft developed during World War II. Designed by Arsenal de l’Aéronautique, the VG-33 was intended to serve as a modern and capable fighter to supplement and eventually replace older aircraft in the Armée de l’Air, the French Air Force.

The VG-33 was a modified version of the VG-31 using the same Hispano-Suiza 12Y-31 engine, and first flew on April 25, 1939. It had a surprisingly good performance of 560 km/h (348mph), and was ordered into production with a contract for 220 aircraft in …

The Arsenal VG-33, studied by two engineers Michel Vernisse and Jean Galtier (hence the initials "VG"), is made from non-strategic materials, Veneered and painted plywood. He initially received a Hispano-Suiza 12 Xcrs engine of 690 Cv, under the designation VG-30.

Unlike other fighters of the 1930s, the VG-33 had a well-armed 20mm Hispano-Suiza cannon firing through the propeller hub, supplemented by 4 x 7.5mm MAC 1934 series machine guns on the wing wings. Dimensions include a length of 8.5m, a wingspan of 10.8m and a height of 3.3m.

The VG-33 was powered by an 860 hp Hispano-Suiza 12Y31 inline engine, giving the type a max speed of 347 mph (558 km/h) and normal range of 746 miles (1,200 km). Armament comprised a single 20 mm HS 404 autocannon and four 7.7 mm MAC 1834 M39 machine guns.

The Arsenal VG-33 was the production version of a light weight all-wooden fighter designed in 1936. It showed great promise and production began in 1939, but none had entered service by the time of the German invasion in 1940.