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Voisin 1907 biplane

Experimental · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

Voisin 1907 biplane — Experimental
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The 1907 Voisin biplane, was Europe's first successful powered aircraft, designed by aeronautical engineer and manufacturer Gabriel Voisin. It was used by the French aviator Henri Farman to make the first heavier-than-air flight lasting more than a minute in Europe, and also to make the first full circle. The first examples of the aircraft were known by the name of their owners, for instance the Delagrange I, or the Henri Farman n°1. Farman made many modifications to his aircraft, and these were incorporated into later production aircraft built by Voisin. The type enjoyed widespread success, and around sixty were built.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Experimental
Domain
Civil
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Engine
1× V8 water-cooled
Thrust / Power
50 hp
Length (ft)
44
Wingspan (ft)
35
Empty Weight (lb)
705
MTOW (lb)
1213