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Blériot XII

Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

Blériot XII — Fixed Wing
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The Blériot XII was an early French aeroplane built by Louis Blériot. It was first flown in May 1909 and was the first aircraft to be flown with two passengers on board, and was used by Blériot to gain second place in the 1909 Gordon Bennett Cup and to set a new world speed record.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Engine
E.N.V.
Thrust / Power
35 kW
Length (ft)
31
Wingspan (ft)
33
Empty Weight (lb)
1323
Max Speed (mph)
62