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Blériot XXIII

Blériot Aéronautique · Aerobatic · France · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

Blériot XXIII — Aerobatic
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The Blériot XXIII was a racing monoplane produced in 1911 by Blériot Aéronautique. Two were built, both of which were flown in the 1911 Gordon Bennett Trophy competition at Eastchurch; one, flown by Alfred Leblanc, achieving second place. Leblanc had previously set a world speed record of 125 km/h (78 mph) on 12 June 1911 at the eliminating trial for the French Gordon Bennett entrant.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Aerobatic
Domain
Civil
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
France
Manufacturer
Blériot Aéronautique
Service Entry
1911
Produced
2
Engine
1× 14-cylinder two-row air cooled rotary engine
Thrust / Power
100 hp
Length (ft)
25
Wingspan (ft)
23