The Amiot 143 was a French light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft developed in the 1930s. Designed by the French engineer René Amiot, the Amiot 143 featured a twin-engine configuration and a low-wing monoplane design. The intention was for the 143 to be both day and night bombing missions and reconnaissance tasks. The aircraft entered service with the French Air Force in the late 1930s and saw action during the early stages of World War II. However, the Amiot 143 faced speed and defensive capabilities limitations, making it vulnerable to enemy fighter aircraft. As a result, it became obsolete in the face of the rapidly evolving air warfare tactics. The Amiot 143 played a role in the early stages of the war before being largely replaced by more modern and capable bombers.