Bernard H.V.42
Société des Avions Bernard · France · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Bernard H.V.42 was a single-seat racing seaplane designed by Société des Avions Bernard for the French Schneider Trophy team.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.99 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat racing seaplane
- Low-wing monoplane on floats
- Hispano-Suiza 12Nsr engine in the nose
Look for a compact low-wing racing floatplane with a single inline engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Bernard H.V.42 has a length of 7.99 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.2 m (30 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 10 March 1931 and was powered by a 1,000 hp Hispano-Suiza 12Nsr Special engine.
Variants
Three aircraft were built to the H.V.42 design.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft were built for the French government for use by its Schneider Trophy team.
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