The Potez 630 and its derivatives were a family of twin-engined, multirole aircraft developed for the French Air Force in the late 1930s. The design was a contemporary of the British Bristol Blenheim (which was larger and designed purely as a bomber) and the German Messerschmitt Bf 110 (which was designed purely as a fighter).

The Potez 630 and its derivatives were a family of twin-engined aircraft developed for the Armée de l'Air in the late 1930s. The design was a contemporary of the British Bristol Blenheim (which was larger and designed purely as a bomber) and the …

5 days ago · The Potez 63 was the overall designation for a series of aircraft that between them were the most numerous in French service during the Second World War, acting as night fighters, day fighters, light bombers, reconnaissance aircraft and army co-operation aircraft.

Apr 3, 2017 · The Potez 630 series of twin-engine aircraft was introduced with the French Armee de l'Air (French Air Force) in the late-1930s as an all-modern, metal-clad, heavy-class fighter.

Sep 1, 2021 · Today, we’re visiting a multi-mission French airplane, the Potez 630. The design of this aircraft stemmed from the French’s need for a heavy fighter, night fighter, light bomber and a reconnaissance aircraft all in one aircraft.

The Potez 630 is the result of a program of 1934 to equip the Air Force with a "Multiplan Light" aircraft capable of fulfilling missions of Hunting Command, Two-seater of escort and Two-seater fighter of Night. The Potez 630 competes with the Breguet 690, …

Potez 630/631s served with day- and night-fighter Groupes and with 'Sections de Commandement' attached to single-seat fighter units from the outbreak of World War II. Armament comprised two forward-firing and one rear-mounted 7.7mm machine-guns.

Potez 630 heavy fighters, designed by Louis Coroller and André Delaruelle, entered into French military service in May 1938. In Aug 1938, Potez 631 C3 heavy fighters, which used Gnome-Rhône 14M radial engines rather than the Hispano-Suiza 14AB10/11 engines, entered service.

Designed and mass produced starting in 1936, The French built Potez 630 was an effective Multi-Purpose Fighter (Light) Plane which, due to France's Occupation by German Forces in 1940 - was delayed for deployment until after The Battle of Britain (again, 1940).

The Potez 630 was a twin-engined fighter powered by troublesome Hispano-Suiza engines and that was produced in small numbers to make up for slow production of the more reliable Gnome-Rhone powered Potez 631.