Bernard 82
Société des Avions Bernard · France · first flew 1933 · bomber
The Bernard 82 was a French single-engined long-range monoplane bomber. It was an all-metal three-seater.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 17.98 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined all-metal monoplane with a very large wing
- Single Hispano-Suiza 12Ybrs inline engine in the nose
- Retractable undercarriage
A large single-engined monoplane bomber with a span of 27.1 m and a retractable undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Bernard 82 has a length of 17.98 m (59 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 27.1 m (89 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 317 km/h (197 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It was developed from the long-range Bernard 80 GR record aircraft, and the first prototype flew on 11 December 1933. A second followed in March 1934.
Variants
Two prototypes were built and the type did not enter production.
Where you'll see it
Testing showed the retraction mechanism was unreliable, forcing more than one belly landing. The government cancelled its sole order for 10 aircraft and both prototypes were scrapped.
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