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Bernard 18

Interwar (1919–1938)

Bernard 18 — Fixed Wing
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The Bernard 18 was a prototype airliner developed in France in the 1920s. One of the two prototypes built was used in an abortive transatlantic crossing attempt and a number of failed attempts for aerial records.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Engine
Gnome et Rhône 9Ab air-cooled radial piston engine
Thrust / Power
420 hp (313 kW)
Length (ft)
37
Wingspan (ft)
55
Empty Weight (lb)
4010
MTOW (lb)
5950
Range (mi)
141