Bernard 260
Societe des Avions Bernard · France · first flew 1932 · fighter
The Bernard 260 C1 was a French all-metal single-engined low-wing fighter designed to a 1930 government specification.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-metal low cantilever wing with almost full-span Handley Page slots and flaps
- Open cockpit placed at the wing trailing edge
- Fixed tailwheel undercarriage
The wing has a straight leading edge and square tips, with most of the taper on the trailing edge.
Specifications
- The Bernard 260 has a length of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.55 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 376 km/h (234 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was the last of a long line of Bernard fighters and the most advanced of about ten prototypes competing for the specification. It first flew in September 1932 with a 691 hp Hispano-Suiza 12X engine.
Variants
Only the 260 was built and flown. The 261 was built, or at least begun, but never flown, and the 262 carrier-borne fighter was not built.
Where you'll see it
The Dewoitine D.500 was ordered in preference, though the performances were similar.
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