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Blériot 290
Blériot · France · Interwar (1919–1938)
© Photo: L'Aerophile magazine · Public domain
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The Blériot 290 was a 1930s French sesquiplane flying boat designed by Filippo Zappata. One prototype was built, but it was not ordered or produced.
Specifications
Category Fixed Wing
Domain Civil
Era Interwar (1919–1938)
Country France
Manufacturer Blériot
Service Entry 1931
Produced 1
Engine Salmson 9Ab radial piston engine
Thrust / Power 230 hp (172 kW)
Length (ft) 32
Wingspan (ft) 47
Empty Weight (lb) 2656
MTOW (lb) 3743
Service Ceiling (ft) 12140
Range (mi) 404
Max Speed (mph) 127