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Curnel, J. (December 1972). "Les Amiot 340, 350, 370 (3)".
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231:Amiot 350 with Hispano-Suiza 12Y 28/29 engines.
202:. Four Amiot 351/354s were commandeered by the
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719:List of aircraft of World War II
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575:4,735 kg (10,439 lb)
299:Two 707 kW (950 hp)
263:Two 686 kW (920 hp)
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513:Specifications (Amiot 354 B4)
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