FRENCH AEROPLANES.
Reading edition
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AERIENNE.
L'Aerienne, 25 Quai des Grands Agustins, Paris. Builds to specifications and supplies all parts.
ANTOINETTE.
Company has ceased to exist.
ASTRA.
"Astra" Soc. de Constructions Aéronautiques, (Anciens Etabs. Surcouf) Soc. An'yme 13 Rue Couchat, Billancourt (Seine). Works: 121-123 Rue de Bellevue, Billancourt. Flying grounds: Issy-les-Molineux Villacoublay (S-&-O). This old established balloon and dirigible firm first took up aviation as French agents for the Wrights in 1909. For a time they built Wrights with certain modifications, but by 1912, little save the Wright system of warping remained. Capacity: about 100 machines a year.
Biplane, type C. 1912-13. Wood. Military biplane type C.M. 1912-13.Wood Biplane, Type C. 1913. Wood & steel. Mil. biplane, type C.M. 1913. Wood & steel. Hydro-biplane, type C.M. 1913. Wood & steel.
Lengthfeet (m.)34 (10.40)36 (10.97)34 (10.40)36 (10.97)32¾ (10)
Spanfeet (m.)41 (12.50)40½ (12.32)41 (12.50) 40½ (12.32)39½ (12)
Area.sq. feet (m²)519 (48.2)519 (48.2)519 (48.2)519 (48.2)519 (48.2)
Weightmachine lbs. (kgs.)1764 (800)2365 (1073)...1411 (640)1763 (800)
useful lbs. (kgs.)661 (300)882 (400) .........
Motorh.p.50 Renault75 Renault or 75 Chenu50 Renault75 Renault100 Renault
Speedmax. m.p.h. (km.)56 (90)56 (90) 56 (90)56 (90)56 (90)
min. m.p.h. (km.)...............
Endurancehrs................
Number built during 1912...............
Remarks.—The 1912-13 and 1913 types differ only in the adoption of metal in the 1913 models, which are consequently considerably lighter.
General features.—Warping wings. Fixed tail planes with two elevators in rear. Single rudder. Single tractor geared down 1 to 2. Type C carries 85 litres petrol; type C.M., 137 litres.
Astra. Military "C.M." 1913.
Astra. Hydro-avion, 1913.
B
BERTIN.
L. Bertin, 23 rue de Rocroy, Paris. About 1908 Bertin began building helicopters. The machine below was exhibited in the 1913 Paris Salon.
Bertin. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
1913. Monoplane. 2-seater.
Lengthfeet (m.)29 (8.80)
Spanfeet (m.)34 (10.40)
Areasq. feet (m².)226 (21)
Weightmachine, lbs. (kgs.)770 (350)
useful lbs. (kgs.)...
Motorh.p.100 Bertin
Speedmax m.p.h. (km.)71 (115)
Number built during 19121
Remarks.—Wood and steel construction. On wheels only. Controls: warping and rear elevator.
BESSON.
Marcel Besson, 24 rue Marbeuf, Paris. Capacity: small. Besson first appeared in 1911 with a tail-first mono. In the Paris Salon, 1913, he exhibited an improved machine along similar lines.
1913 Canard 2-seater.
Lengthfeet (m.)22 (6.70)
Spanfeet (m.)44 (13.40)
Areasq. feet (m².)323 (30)
Weightmachine, lbs. (kgs.)730 (331.2)
useful (kgs.)...
Motorh.p.70 Gnome
Speedm.p.h.(km.)59 (95)
Number built during 19121
Remarks.—All steel construction. On wheels and 2 skids. Control: ailerons and front elevator.
BLERIOT Monoplanes.
L. Bleriot, "Bleriot-Aeronautique," 39, Route de la Révolte, Paris-Levallois. Flying grounds: Buc Etampes and Pau.
L. Bleriot began to experiment in 1906, along Langley lines. By 1909 he was one of the leading French firms; and the first cross Channel flight was made by him.
Details of standard types:—
XI bis. 2-seater mono. (1911 onward) XXI. Military side by side 2-seater mono. 1912. XXVII. Single seat mono. 1912. XXVIII. Single seater 1913. XXVIII. 2-seater. 1913. Monocoque 2-seater 1913.
Lengthfeet (m)27-1/3 (8.40)27¼ (8.24)28 (8.50)25 (7.60)27 (8.20)...
Spanfeet (m)36 (11)36 (11)29½ (9) 29 (8.80)32 (9.75)40 (12.25)
Areasq. ft. (m².)349 (33)268 (25)129 (12)162 (15)215 (20)270 (25)
Weightunladen, lbs. (kgs)...727 (330)529 (240)530 (240)660 (300)830 (375)
useful lbs. (kgs.).........286 (129)550(250)...
Motorh.p.50 Gnome70 Gnome70 Gnome50 Gnome70 Gnome80 Gnome
Speedmax. m.p.h. (km.)56 (90)56 (90)78 (125)62 (100)71 (115)75 (120)
min. m.p.h. (km.)..................
Endurancehrs...................
Number built during 1912..................
Note.—The monos., as usual, are of wood construction; wheels only for landing. Rectangular section bodies. Warping wings, elevator in rear. Chauviere propeller. The monocoque has wood, steel and cork construction. Coque body. Skids to landing chassis. Levasseur propeller. Otherwise as the other monos.
Principal Bleriot flyers are or have been:—Aubrun, Balsan, Bleriot, Busson, Chavez, Cordonnier, Delagrange, Drexel, Efimoff, Gibbs, Hubert, Hamel, Moissant, Paulhan, Prevetau, Prevot, Prier, Radley, Thorup, Tyck, Wienzciers, and many others.
Bleriot XI bis.
1913 type of XI bis. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
Bleriot XXVII.
General standard type of Bleriot 1912 & 1913. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
Special types of Bleriots.—In addition to the standard machines, Bleriot from time to time produces special machines, of which the best known is the Limousine, built for M. Deutsch de la Meurthe, built 1911 and still existing. One or two Canards have also been built, including an armoured military.
BLERIOT-LIMOUSINE. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
Early in 1913 a special experimental military machine was produced with considerable secrecy.
BLERIOT MILITARY. Special 1913 military. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
BOREL.
G. Borel & Cie, 25 rue Brunel, Paris. Established 1910. Capacity: about 25 machines a year.
Model. 1913. Monoplane. 1913. Monocoque Racer. 1913. Hydro-mono. 2-seater.
Length22 feet (6.70 m.)19 feet (5.80 m.)27 feet (8.30 m.)
Span30 feet (9.15 m.)26 feet (8.00 m.)37 feet (11.25 m.)
Area152 sq. ft. (14 m².)116 sq. ft. (11 m².)237 sq. ft. (22 m².)
Weighttotal530 lbs. (240 kgs.)608 lbs. (276 kgs.)880 lbs. (399 kgs.)
useful287 lbs. (130 kgs.)......
Motor50 Gnome80 Gnome80 Gnome
Speed(p.h.)71 m. (115 km.)94 m. (150 km.)62 m. (100 km.)
Note.—The monocoque is of wood and steel construction, the others wood only. The monocoque has coque body, the others ordinary rectangular section. Floats of the hydro as illustrated. For the rest the ordinary mono. is practically on the same lines as the 1912. The racer is somewhat on Deperdussin lines, but the body is built up inside. No fixed tail. The hydro. is an enlarged edition of the mono. Floats display nothing very original, except that a float under tail is interconnected with the rudder, and that the two front floats are fitted for being rowed. Fitted with a self-starter.
1913 Borel. Hydro-avion. By favour of "Flight." Uniform Aeroplane Scale
Hydro-avion.
There is also a Denhaut design, 1913, about the same as a Donnet-Leveque.
Borel. Monocoque. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
BREGUET.
Soc. Anonyme des ateliers d'aviation, Louis Breguet, 16 Boulevard Vauban, Donai (Nord). Capacity: about 200 machines a year. Paris office: 25, Boulevard Jules Sandeau. Schools at La Brayelle, pris Douai, Vélisy-Villacoublay, pris Paris.
1913 models. G2 bis. 2 or 3-seater biplane. G3. 3-seater biplane. C-U1. 2-seater biplane. C-U2. 2-seater biplane. Aérhydroplane tandem mono. 2-seater, side by side.
Lengthfeet (m) 33 (10) 29 (8.75) 29 (8.75) 29 (8.75) 29 (8.75)
Spanfeet (m) 49 (15) 45 (13.65) 45 (13.65) 45 (13.65) 42 (12.80)
Areasq. feet (m²) 376 (35) 377 (36) 387 (36) 387 (36) 387 (36)
Weightempty, lbs. (kgs.) 1323 (600) 1212 (550) 1430 (649) 1160 (522) 1760 (798)
useful lbs. (kgs.) 662 (300) 882 (400) 662 (300) 882 (400) 662 (300)
Motorh.p. 80 Gnome 100 Gnome 80 Canton Unmé. 110 Canton Unmé. 110 Canton Unmé.
Speedmax. m.p.h. (km.) 62 (100) 69 (110) 62 (100) 71 (115) 87 (140)
min. m.p.h. (km.) ... ... ... ... 62 (100)
Endurancehrs. 3-1/2 4 7 7 7
Number built during 1912A total of 41 sold during 1912 for military purposes. ...
In each case.—
Construction.—All steel.
Landing chassis.—C consists of three wheels each protected by skids. The two main wheels, placed on either side of the centre of gravity, are fitted with patent "Oleopneumatic" shock absorbers. The steering wheel and the front skid have a spring suspension.
Military machines.—The 1912 sales of these were:—32 to France; 5 British; 3 Italian; 1 Swedish.
Steering.—The patented control system consists of a wheel mounted on a pivoted lever. The backward and forward movement of the entire system operates the elevator: the sideway movement warps the rear edge of the upper wings, and the rotation of the wheel steers the machine. The latter operation also governs the front wheel of the landing chassis, so that when on the ground the machine can be steered like a motor car.
Portability.—The main planes can be folded alongside of the fuselage. The machine can then be towed on any ordinary road, or be housed in places such as farm buildings, stables, &c.
Aerhydroplane, 1913-14.
BREGUET. Hydro. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
BREGUET. Biplane. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
BRÉGUET. 1912-13, G3 type 3-seater military. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
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CAUDRON.
Caudron Fréres, Rue (Somme). Schools: Crotoy and Juvissy. Capacity: about 100-250 a year.
Model and Date. M2 1912-13 mono. N. 1912-13 mono. G.D. 1912-13 mono. 1913 mono. B. 1912-13 biplane. E. 1912-13 biplane. Monaco type, 1912 hydro-biplane. 1913 hydro-biplane.
Lengthfeet (m.) 20 (6.10) 19-3/4 (6) 22 (6.75) 19-1/4 (5.80) 26-1/4 (8) 23-1/2 (7.15) 22 (6.75) 32-3/4 (10)
Spanfeet (m.) 31 (9.40) 26-1/3 (8) 34 (10.30) 27-1/3 (8.50) 32-3/4 (10) 35-1/2 (10.80) 33 (10.10) 46 (14)
Areasq. feet (m².) 151 (14) 108 (10) 268 (25) 118 (11) 431 (40) 301 (28) 268 (25) 376 (35)
Weightmachine, lbs. (kgs.) 518 (235) 496 (225) 386 (175) 490 (225) 683 (310) 640 (295) 772 (350) 882 (400)
Motorh.p. 50 Anzani or Gnome 50 Anzani Anzani or Gnome 50 Gnome. Anzani or Gnome Gnome Gnome 70 Gnome
Speedm.p.h. (km.) 71 (115) 84 (135) 75 (120) 84 56 (90) 56 (90) 50 (80) 50 (80)
Number built during 1912 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Notes.--Lateral control, warping. Wood construction. On wheels. Enclosed body. Lateral control, warping. Wood construction. On wheels as well as floats. (Special Caudron patent.)
1912 hydro. By favour of "Aeronautics," U.S.A. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
CAUDRON. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
1913 hydro. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
CAUDRON. Mono. By favour of "Flight." Uniform Aeroplane Scale
CLEMENT-BAYARD.
Usines Clement-Bayard, 33 quai Michelet, Levallois-Perret (Seine).
1913. Military 3-seater biplane. 1913. Military single seater monoplane.
Length feet (m) 37 (11.20) 24-2/3 (7.50)
Span upper feet (m) 52 (16) 30 (9.20)
lower feet (m) 36 (11) ...
Area sq. feet (m².) 533 (50) 172 (16)
Weight total lbs. (kgs.) 2425 (1100) 1146 (520)
useful lbs. (kgs.) 1014 (460) 441 (200)
Motor h.p. 100 Gnome 70 Gnome
Speed max. m.p.h. (km.) 53 (85) 75 (120)
min. m.p.h. (km.) ... ...
Endurancehrs. ... ...
Notes.—Control: lateral, warping.
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D'ARTOIS.
Soc. Anonyme des Anciens Chantiers Tellier, Longuenesse, pres St. Omer. Re-established 1912. Capacity: small.
Model and date. 1913 model. "Aero torpille" hydro-biplane. 1913 "Aero torpille" biplane.
Lengthfeet (m.) 23 (7) 24-3/4 (7.50)
Spanfeet (m.) 36 (11) 36 (11)
20 (6) 20 (6)
Areasq. feet (m².) 280 (26) 280 (26)
Weightempty, lbs. (kgs.) 772 (350) 551 (250)
Motorh.p. 50 Gnome 50 Gnome
Speedm.p.h. (km.) 56 (90) 84 (135)
Endurancehrs. ... ...
Number built during 1912 ... ...
Notes.—Single long boat body, canoe-shape.
By favour of "Aeronautics," U.S.A. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
DEPERDUSSIN. Armand Deperdussin, 19 rue des Entrepreneurs, Paris. School: Courey-Betheny (Marne). Established 1910. Capacity: about 150-200 machines a year.
E 1912-13. school mono. P 1912-13. single seater mono. T 1912-13. 2-seater mono. H 1912-13. 3-seater mono. Monocoque 1913. 2-seater. Mono. 1913. 2-seater.
Lengthfeet (m) 24 (7.30) 24 (7.30) 24 (7.30) 29 (8.80) 19 (5.75) ...
Spanfeet (m) 29 (8.85) 28 (8.50) 35 (10.65) 41 (12.50) 29-1/2 (8.95) 36 (11)
Areasq. feet (m².) ... 162 (15) ... 310 (28) 97 (9) ...
Weighttotal lbs. (kgs.) 661 (300) 782 (355) 1212 (550) 2050 (930) 882 (400) ...
useful lbs. (kgs.) ... ... ... ... ... ...
Motorh.p. 30 Anzani 50 Gnome 70 Gnome 100 Gnome 50 Gnome 80 Gnome
Speedmax. m.p.h. (km.) 50 (80) 69 (110) 65 (105) 69 (110) 113 (180) 105 (170)
min. m.p.h. (km.) ... ... ... ... 81 (130) ...
Endurancehrs. ... ... ... ... ... ...
Number built during 1912 2 5 27 3 2 1
Notes.—Wood construction. Lateral control by warping. Mounted on wheels without skids. Fabric: "Aviator" Ramie.
Principal Deperdussin records: 1912 Gordon Bennett (Vedrines) and a number of world records for speed and distance.
Principal pilots include: Busson, Prévost, Vedrines, Vidart.
50 h.p. monocoque.
DEPERDUSSIN. 80 h.p. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
The 80 h.p. mounted on floats as a hydro.
DONNET-LEVEQUE.
A 1912. 2-seater hydro-biplane B 1912. 2-seater hydro-biplane C 1912. 3-seater hydro-biplane 1913. 2-seater hydro-biplane
Lengthfeet (m) 26 (7.80) 27 (8.30) 27 (8.30) 34-1/2 (10.50)
Spanfeet (m) 29-1/2 (9) 32-3/4 (10) 34-1/2 (10.50) 29-1/2 (9)
Areasq. feet (m².) 194 (18) 215 (20) 237 (22) 194 (18)
Weightlbs. (kgs.) 683 (310) 772 (350) 888 (380) 888 (380)
Motorh.p. 50 Gnome 70 Gnome 80 Gnome 50 Gnome
Speedm.p.h. (km.) 69 (110) 75 (120) ... 50 (80)
Endurancehrs. ... ... ... ...
Number built during 1912 ... ... ... ...
Notes.—Lateral control by warping ailerons. Motor in gap just below upper plane: propeller in rear, direct driven. Fabric: "Aviator" Ramie.
Floats.—One large central boat 27 feet (8.20 m.) long—two small ones at each extremity of lower plane.
By favour of "Aeronautics," U.S.A.
Uniform Aeroplane Scale
DOUTRE.
Soc. Anonyme Doutre, 58, rue Talbot, Paris.
Type. Biplane 3-seater, 1912-13. Biplane 2-seater, 1912-13.
Lengthfeet (m.) 40 (12.25) ...
Spanfeet (m.) 53 (16.10) ...
43 (13) ...
Areasq. feet (m².) 533 (50) ...
Weightmachine lbs. (kgs.) 1323 (600) 1323 (600)
useful lbs. (kgs.) 992 (450) 992 (450)
Motorh.p. 70 Renault 50 Renault
Speedmax. m.p.h (km.) 56 (90) 56 (90)
Number built during 1912 1 ?
Notes.—Fabric: "Aviator" Ramie. Both types fitted with the Doutre patent stabiliser, which automatically and instantaneously counteracts troubles due to sudden gusts or partial motor failures. Weight of the 1913 model stabiliser is only 44 lbs. (20 kgs.)
Model 1913 stabiliser.
DOUTRE. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
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FARMAN.
Henry and Maurice Farman, 167, Rue de Silly, Billancourt (Seine) Aerodromes: Buc, pres Versailles and Etampes. Depots: Camp de Chalons—Reims. Established by H. Farman in 1908. M. Farman established works a little later. In 1912 the two brothers combined. The present works were opened in January, 1912, and had an output capacity of at least 300 machines a year in March, 1913.
H. Farman. Military. 2 or 3-seater. 1912-13. Biplane. H. Farman. Single-seater. Military. 1913. Biplane. H. Farman. 2-seater monoplane. H. Farman. 2-seater special hydro-biplane. 1913. M. Farman. Military biplane. M. Farman. Big military biplane. M. Farman. Staggered biplane.
Lengthfeet (m.) 26-1/4 (8) 24 (7.35) 24-1/2 (7.50) 26 (7.90) 39-1/3 (12) 46 (14) 39 (11.90)
Spanfeet (m.) 42-3/4 (13.25) 31-1/8 (9.50) 32-3/4 (10) 45 (13.70) 50-3/4 (15.50) 65-3/4 (20) 36 (11)
Areasq. feet (m².) 376 (35) 161 (15) 204 (19) 344 (32) 646 (60) 861 (80) 323 (30)
Weighttotal lbs. (kgs.) 793 (360) 640 (295) 628 (285) 950 (431) 1102 (500) 1433 (650) 882 (400)
useful lbs. (kgs.) 661 (300) 386 (175) ... ... 617 (280) 882 (400) 551 (250)
Motorh.p. 70-80 Gnome 70-80 Gnome Designed for Gnomes from 40 up to 160 h.p. 50 Gnome 70 Renault 70 Renault 70 Renault
Speedmax. m.p.h. (km) 65 (105) 71 (15) ... 52 (100) 56 (90) 44 (70) 69 (110)
min. m.p.h. (km) ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Endurancehrs. 3 ... ... ... ... ... ...
Number built during 1912 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Remarks.—The whole of the above can easily be converted into hydro-avions—two long narrow floats without steps. H. Farmans are of wood and steel construction; M. Farman, wood. In all 1913 biplanes the ailerons are inter-connected. All 1913 machines designed to carry one or in some cases two mitrailleuse, and special attention is paid to facility for taking down for transport and re-assembling. The 1911-12 H. Farmans had elevators forward, were a good deal longer, and had more surface than 1913 models. Ailerons not inter-connected. The M. Farmans generally as now, except that all planes, etc., had rounded edges. On September 11th, 1912, Foury, in an M. Farman military, made world's endurance record to date, 13 hrs. 22 min., covering 631 miles (1,017 km.) All models of this type, also the "big military," are fitted with the Doutre stabiliser. Fabric: "Aviator" Ramie.
Latest Hydro.—In March, 1913, a new hydro was produced experimentally. There is a boat body, without steps, carrying the motor which is chain connected with the propeller. Machine is fitted with wheels and skids as well.
H. Farman. 1912-13 military biplane.
H. Farman. 1913 latest type military biplane.
M. Farman. 1912-13 military biplane.
M. Farman. 1912-13 staggered biplane. This is the type which has done best as a hydro-aeroplane.
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GOUPY.
A. Goupy, 50, Avenue Marceau, Paris. School: Juvissy (Port Aviation). Capacity: about 30 machines a year.
Model and date. 1913 A. Staggered biplane. 1913 B. Staggered biplane. 1913. Hydro-staggered biplane.
Lengthfeet (m.) 25 (7.50) 26-1/4 (8) 33 (10)
Spanfeet (m.) 26-1/4 (8) 42-3/4 (13) 42 (12.70)
Areasq. feet (m²) ... ... 480 (45)
Weightmachine lbs. (kgs.) ... ... 992 (450)
useful lbs. (kgs.) ... ... 661 (300)
Motorh.p. 50 Gnome 80 or 100 Gnome 80 Gnome
Speed max. m.p.h. (km.) 62 (100) 75 (120) 75 (120)
min. m.p.h. (km.) ... ... ...
Endurancehrs. ... ... ...
Number built during 1912 ... 12 1
Fabric: "Aviator" Ramie.
Goupy. Hydro. From "Flight." Uniform Aeroplane Scale
Goupy. Hydro. By favour of "Aeronautics," U.S.A. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
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HANRIOT.
Aeroplanes Hanriot & Cie., 145 rue de Neufchatel, Reims. Paris office: 69 boulevard Berthier, Paris. School: Antibes, Reims.
1913 models. Monoplanes. D I. Single seater. D II. 2 or 3-seater. D III. Racer. D IV. Steel. D VII.
Lengthfeet (m.) 23 (7) 26-1/3 (8) 21-3/4 (6.65) 23 (7) 23 (7)
Spanfeet (m.) 28-1/3 (8.70) 42-3/4 (13) 24 (7.30) 28-1/3 (8.65) 36 (10.95)
Areasq. feet (m²) 161 (15) 226 (21) 91 (8.50) 161 (15) 194 (18)
Weightmachine lbs. (kgs.) 661 (300) 937 (425) 661 (300) 661 (300) 771 (350)
useful lbs. (kgs.) ... 616 (280) ... 396 (180) 364 (165)
Motorh.p. 50 Anzani 100 Gnome 100 Gnome 50 R. Peugeot 80 Gnome
Speedmax. m.p.h. (km.) 69 (110) 78 (125) 106 (170) 71 (115) 71 (115)
min. m.p.h. (km.) ... ... ... ... ...
Endurancehrs. ... ... ... ... ...
Number built during 1912 ... ... ... ... ...
Notes.—There are also two school types 35 and 45 h.p. Records include 1912 world record for speed with passengers.
None of the above machines represent any very particular divergence from recognised Hanriot practice. D IV is all steel construction, the others wood and steel.
Hanriot
M
MORANE-SAULNIER.
Soc. de constructions aéronautiques, Morane-Saulnier. 206 Boulevard Pereire. Capital: 1,500,000 francs. School: Villacoublay. Output capacity: about 50 machines a year.
Military, 1913. 2 places. Tandem.
Lengthfeet (m.) 21 (6.38) 21 (6.38)
Spanfeet (m.) 30-1/5 (9.20) 33-1/2 (10.20)
Surfacesq. feet (m².) 151 (14) 172 (16)
Weighttotal lbs. (kgs.) 595 (270) 617 (280)
useful lbs. (kgs.) ... ...
Motorh.p. 50 h.p. 80 h.p.
Speedm.p.h. (km.) 75 (120) 75 (120)
Number built during 1912 ... ...
In each case body is of rectangular section, wood, mounted on wheels only, except for the military type which has skids also. Fabric: "Aviator" Ramie.
In all there is a rear elevator and a Chauvière tractor.
Note.—Flown in the European Circuit, 1911, by Vedrines, Gajet, Lesire, Morisson, Verept, Frey, Garnier and Dalgier.
Morane-Saulnier
1913. 100 h.p. Gnome engined.
MOREAU.
Moreau fréres, Combs-la-Ville.
Model and date. 1913. 2-seater.
Lengthfeet (m.) 31 (9.50)
Spanfeet (m.) 39-1/3 (12)
Areasq. feet (m².) 258 (24)
Weightmachine lbs. (kgs.) 992 (450)
useful lbs. (kgs.) ...
Motorh.p. 70 Gnome
Speedmax. m.p.h. (km.) 62 (100)
Number built during 1912 2
Notes.—Fitted with a special stabilising device.
MOREAU. Uniform Aeroplane Scale
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NIEUPORT.
Etablissements Nieuport, 9 rue de Seine, Suresnes (Seine). Established 1910 by the late Edouard Nieuport. Approximate capacity of works: about 100 machines a year. Chief designer during 1911 was Pagny, who has now joined the Hanriot firm.
Model and date. Monoplanes. II N, 1912. II G, 1912. IV G, 1912-13. 2-seater. IV M, 1912-13. 3-seater. 1913. 2-seater. 1913. 1-seater. 1913. 1-seater. 1913. Hydro 3-seater.
Lengthfeet (m.) 23-2/3 (7.20) 23-2/3 (7.20) 25-2/3 (7.80) 25-2/3 (7.80) 26-1/4 (8) 21-3/4 (6.60) 23 (7) 29 (8.80)
Spanfeet (m.) 28-1/3 (8.65) 28-1/3 (8.65) 36 (10.90) 39-1/3 (12.10) 36 (11) 28-1/3 (8.70) 27-2/3 (8.40) 40 (12.20)
Areasq. feet (m².) ... ... ... ... 231 (21-1/2) 140 (13) 156 (14-1/2) 242 (22-1/2)
Weightmachine lbs. (kgs.) 529 (240) 683 (310) 771 (350) 1058 (480) 771 (350) 573 (260) 573 (260) 1230 (558)
useful lbs. (kgs.) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Motorh.p. 30 Nieuport Gnome Gnome Gnome Gnome 50 Gnome 30 Nieuport 100 Gnome
Speedmax. m.p.h. (km.) 75 (120) 87 (140) 72 (117) 72 (117) 69 (110) 78 (125) 69 (110) 72 (117)
min. m.p.h. (km.) ... 75 (120) 69 (110) ... ... ... ... ...
Number built during 1912 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Notes.—Early types had a Hanriot style landing carriage; the 1913 models revert to a Bleriot type. Warping wings. Fuselage entirely enclosed, rectilineal with rounded nose.
Nieuport. Hydro. By favour of "Flight." Uniform Aeroplane Scale
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PAULHAN-CURTISS.
Soc. anonyme d'aviation Paulhan, (S.A.P.) 71 boulevard Berthier, Paris. Flying ground: Bois d'Arcy par St. Ayr (S. et O.) Hydro school: Juan-les-Pins, par Antibes (Alpes Maritimes).
Founded by the well-known aviator, L. Paulhan. He first produced biplanes, then triplanes and finally a monoplane type, the Tatin-Paulhan (1911). These are now all abandoned, and the firm devotes itself to building hydro-aeroplanes under Curtiss (U.S.A.) license. Principal type built are:—
Model and date. Biplanes. Flying boat. Single-seater. Flying boat. 2-seater.
Lengthfeet (m.) ... 27 (8.30)
Spanfeet (m.) 35-1/2 (10.80) 37 (11.30)
Areasq. feet (m².) ... 290 (26-3/4)
Weightmachine lbs. (kgs.) ... 948 (430)
useful lbs. (kgs.) ... ...
Motorh.p. 75 Curtiss 85 Curtiss
Speedm.p.h. (km.) ... ...
Number built during 1912 2 8
PISCHOFF.
Établissements Autoplan, 4 rue Beranger, Boulogne sur Seine (Seine).
This firm has produced various types in the past, but at present, appears confined to constructing to specifications (See Pischoff-Werner last edition).
Paulhan-Curtiss. Flying boat.
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R.E.P.
Robert Esnault-Pelterie, Billancourt. School: Bue. One of the earliest established French firms. The first to go in for steel construction. Reported to have amalgamated with Breguet in 1912, but this fell through.
Model. Steel monoplanes. 1912. 1-seater. 1912. 2-seater. 1912. Military. 3-seater. 1913. 2-seater. 1913. Hydro-mono. 2-seater.
Length feet (m.) 25-1/3 (7.70) 25-1/3 (7.70) 25-1/3 (7.70) 23 (7) 25 (7.50)
Span feet (m.) 35 (10.70) 38-1/3 (11.70) 38-1/3 (11.70) 36 (11) 38-1/4 (11.60)
Area sq. feet (m².) 215 (20) 237 (22) 323 (30) 237 (22) 323 (20)
Weight machine lbs. (kgs.) 882 (400) 661 (300) 882 (400) 595 (270) ...
useful lbs. (kgs.) ... ... ... ... ...
Motor make and h.p. 60 Rep. 66 Rep. 90 Rep. 95 Rep. 80 Rep.
Speedmax. mph. (km.) 69 (110) 69 (110) 69 (110) 78 (125) 78 (125)
min. mph. (km.) ... ... ... 62 (100) 62 (100)
Number built during 1912 ... ... ... ... ...
Remarks:—Steel construction. Pentagonal and triangular body. Mounted on wheels and skids. The hydro is on one very large central float.
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SANCHEZ BESA.
2 avenue de Villiers, Paris.
Model and date. 1912. Hydro-biplane. 1912. Hydro-biplane. 1913. Hydro-biplane. (amphibious)
Length feet (m.) 34 (10.40) ... 32-3/4 (10)
Span feet (m.) 54 (16.40) 55-3/4 (17) 54-3/4 (16.60)
Area sq. feet (m².) 646 (60) ... 646 (60)
Weight àvide lbs. (kgs.) 1984 (900) ... 1102 (500)
useful lbs. (kgs.) ... ... ...
Motor h.p. 100 Renault 70 Renault 70 Renault
Speed max. m.p.h. (km.) 56 (90) ... 50 (80)
Endurance hrs. 5 5 6
Number built during 1912 3 1 1
Notes.—Wood and steel construction.
Controls.—Ailerons and rear elevators. Floats: The first has two and the second three floats. The 1913 model has a single boat body mounted on wheels.
1913 hydro.
SAVARY.
Soc. anonyme des aeroplanes. Robert Savary, 31 rue Dunois, Paris. School: Chartres. Output capacity: 100 to 150 machines a year.
Model and date. 1912. Biplane. 1912. Military (3-seater.) 1913. Biplane.
Length feet (m.) 36 (11) 33-1/2 (10.15) 38-1/2 (11.70)
Span feet (m.) 46 (14) 49 (14.90) 49-1/4 (15)
33 (10) 37 (11.20) 33 (10)
Area sq. feet (m².) 510 (48) 533 (50) 550 (52)
Weight machine lbs. (kgs.) 1132 (600) ... 1132 (600)
useful lbs. (kgs.) ... ... ...
Motor h.p. various 70 Labor 75 Renault(Gnome or Labor)
Speedmax m.p.h. (km.) 56 (90) ... 59 (96)
min m.p.h. (km.) 50 (80) ... ...
Number built during 1912 ... 47 ...
Notes.—Wood and steel construction. Control: ailerons and rear elevator. Landing gear: wheels and skids. Special features: There are 4 rudders in the gap, and 2 tractors, chain driven. Aeroplatte fabric.
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SLOAN. "Bicurve."
Sloan & Cie, 17 rue de Louvre, Paris. Works: 9 rue Victor Hugo, Charenton. Flying ground: Port Aviation. Output capacity: small.
Model and date. 1912. 1913.
Length feet (m.) 31-1/3 (9.50) 29 (8.70)
Span feet (m.) 42-3/4 (13) 42-1/2 (12.90)
Area sq. feet (m²) 527 (49) 473 (44)
Weightmachine lbs. (kgs.) 1100 (500) 662 (300)
useful lbs. (kgs.) ... ...
Motor h.p. 100 Gnome 120 Laviator
Speedmax. m.p.h. (km.) 59 (95) 65 (105)
Number built during 1912 ... ...
Notes.—Wood construction. Wheels and skids landing gear. Control: ailerons and rear elevator.
Sloan.
SOMMER.
Ateliers Roger Sommer, Mouzon, Ardennes. Flying grounds: Douzy, Mourmelon, Vidammé.
Monoplanes. Biplanes.
Model and date. E 1912. 1913. K 1912. Single seater. R 1912. 2 or 3-seater S 1912. L 1912. R3 1913. 2 or 3-seater
Length feet (m.) 22 (6.70) 23 (7) 39-1/4 (12) 36 (11) 31 (9.50) 29-1/2 (9) 38-2/3 (11.70)
Span feet (m.) 28-1/2 (8.70) 26-1/4 (8) 39-1/4 (12) 51 (15.50) 42 (12.80) 39-1/4 (12) 46 (14)
Area sq. feet (m².) 172 (16) 172 (16) 215 (20) 533 (50) 350 (32) ... 575 (54)
Weight machine lbs. (kgs.) 595 (270) 617 (280) 617 (280) 992 (450) 597 (275) 639 (290) 882 (400)
useful lbs. (kgs.) ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Motor h.p. 50 Anzani or Gnome 50 Gnome Various Various Various Various 70 Renault
Speed max. m.p.h. (km.) 84 (135) 84 (135) 61 (98) 50 (80) 57 (92) 56 (90) 56 (90)
min. m.p.h. (km.) 67 (108) 65 (105) 53 (85) ... 53 (84) ... ...
Endurance hrs. 4 4 ... ... ... ... ...
Number built during 1912 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Wood and steel construction. Landing: carriage wheels. Control: warping and rear elevator. Rectangular body.Wood and steel construction. Landing: wheels and skids. Control: ailerons and front rear elevator.
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TRAIN.
E. Train, Buoy, Camp de Chalons (Marne).
Model and date. Monoplanes. 1-seater. 2-seater. Hydro-mono.
Length feet (m.) 26-1/4 (8) 26-1/4 (8) 26-1/4 (8)
Span feet (m.) 30-3/4 (9.30) 35 (10.66) 42-1/2 (12.94)
Area sq. feet (m².) 172 (16) 215 (20) ...
Weight machine lbs. (kgs.) 573 (260) 617 (280) ...
useful lbs. (kgs.) ... ... ...
Motor h.p. 30/60 Anzani 70 Gnome 80 Gnome
Speed max. m.p.h. (km.) 59 (95) 65 (105) ...
min. m.p.h. (km.) 47 (75) ... ...
Number built during 1912 ... ... ...
Notes.—Steel construction. Landing: carriage wheels and skids. Control: warping and rear elevator. The hydro has one very large float which extends a considerable distance ahead of the tractor.
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TUBAVION.
Ponche & Primaud, Long.
Model and date. Monoplane. 1913.
Length feet (m.) 29 (8.85)
Span feet (m.) 29-1/2 (9)
Area sq. feet (m².) 194 (18)
Weight machine lbs. (kgs.) 772 (350)
useful lbs. (kgs.) ...
Motor h.p. 70 Gnome
Speed max. m.p.h. (km.) 65 (105)
Number built during 1912 1
Notes.—Tubular steel construction. Landing: wheels and 2 very long skids. Propeller: amidships.
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VINET.
Gaston Vinet, 41-47 quai de Seine, Courbevoie: also 2-8 rue Larnac. Established for automobile work, 1893. Aeroplane output capacity: small.
Model and date. Type D 1912 mono. 1913. Mono.
Length feet (m.) 21-1/2 (6.60) 21 (6.40)
Span feet (m.) 28-1/2 (8.60) 28 (8.50)
Area sq. feet (m².) 162 (15) 162 (15)
Weight machine lbs. (kgs.) 550 (250) 440 (200)
useful lbs. (kgs.) ... ...
Motor h.p. 50 Gnome 50 Gnome
Speed max m.p.h. (km.) 56 (90) 60 (95)
Number built during 1912 6 ...
Notes.—Wood construction. Landing wheels and skids. Control: warping and rear elevator. Rectangular body. The two types are practically identical.
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VOISIN.
Voisin Aéroplanes, Boulevard Gambetta, Issy le Molineux, (Seine). School: Mourmelon. Capital 1,000,000 francs. The oldest aeroplane firm in the world, founded by the Brothers Voisin in 1905. (See past editions).
Latest models are:
Model and date. Military biplane. Model 1912. Hydro-biplane. Model 1912. Military biplane. Model 1913.
Length feet (m.) 37-3/4 (11.50) 36 (11) 32-3/4 (10)
Span feet (m.) 55-3/4 (17) 43-1/4 (13.50) 45-1/3 (13.80)
Area sq. feet (m².) 387 (36) 376 (35) 398 (37)
Weight total lbs. (kgs.) 1367 (620) 1212 (550) 1102 (500)
useful lbs. (kgs.) 772 (350) 661 (300) 794 (360)
Motor h.p. 70 Renault 100 Gnome 80 Gnome
Speed max. m.p.h. (km.) 62 (100) 62 (100) 65 (105)
min. m.p.h. (km.) ... ... ...
Number built during 1912 47 8 ...
Canard with floats. By favour of "Aeronautics," U.S.A.
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ZODIAC.
Société Zodiac, 10 route du Havre, Puteaux pres Paris (Seine). Aero park: St. Cyr l'Ecole pres Versailles. Established 1896. Capital 850,000 francs.
Model and date. S2. 1913.
Length feet (m.) 38-3/4 (11.75)
Span feet (m.) 49 (15)
feet (m.) 36 (11)
Area sq. feet (m².) 350 (32)
Weight machine lbs. (kgs.) 1010 (460)
useful lbs. (kgs.) 551 (250)
Motor h.p. 50 Gnome
Speed max. m.p.h. (km.) 59 (95)
Number built during 1912 ...
Notes.—Wood construction. Control: Ailerons and 1 rear elevator. Upper planes staggered 30 in advance of lower. Quadrilateral fuselage. Piloted passenger side by side. Landing carriage: 2 wheels and 1 skid. Aeroplatte fabric.
The 1912 model was practically the same.
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