Amiot 110-S

The Amiot 110‑S was a French high‑wing, single‑engine transport aircraft built by Avions Amiot in the early 1930s, intended to serve both civil and colonial routes. Designed under the direction of engineer Henry Potez and first flown in 1932, the 110‑S combined a robust wooden‑frame fuselage with a metal‑skinned wing, reflecting Amiot’s transitional construction techniques during the interwar period. Powered by a 450‑hp Lorraine 12Eb W‑12 engine, the aircraft could cruise at 180 km/h (112 mph) and carry up to ten passengers or 800 kg of freight, making it suitable for the rugged terrain of North Africa and the French overseas territories. Its spacious, easily accessed cabin and fixed tailwheel undercarriage contributed to reliable operations from unprepared airstrips. Though only a limited series was produced—fewer than twenty units—the Amiot 110‑S demonstrated the viability of versatile, low‑cost transports for remote colonies and influenced later French designs such as the Amiot 120 series. The aircraft’s blend of simplicity, durability, and modest performance secured its place as a modest but noteworthy step in the evolution of French utility aviation between the world wars.