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Deperdussin 1912 Racing Monoplane

Société de Production des Aéroplanes Deperdussin · Aerobatic · France · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

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The Deperdussin 1912 Racing Monoplane was a French aircraft built by Société de Production des Aéroplanes Deperdussin especially for racing. It is notable for being the first aircraft to exceed 100 mph (161 km/h) in level flight.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Aerobatic
Domain
Civil
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
France
Manufacturer
Société de Production des Aéroplanes Deperdussin
Service Entry
1911
Engine
1× 14-cylinder twin-row air-cooled rotary
Thrust / Power
140 hp
Length (ft)
23
Wingspan (ft)
20
Max Speed (mph)
105