Romano R.3

{{short description|1920s French aircraft}}

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| national origin=France

| manufacturer=Chantiers aéronavals Étienne Romano

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The Romano R.3 was a French experimental seaplane built by Romano in the 1920s. It featured a biplane layout.

Specifications

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