Bernard H.V.41
Société des Avions Bernard · France · first flew 1929 · light aircraft
The Bernard H.V.41 was a racing seaplane designed by Société des Avions Bernard for the French government to compete in the 1929 Schneider Trophy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Two metal floats on inverted vee-struts under the fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Streamlined single-seat cantilever monoplane racer
- Two metal floats on inverted vee-struts under the fuselage
- Liquid-cooled Hispano-Suiza 12Ns engine
A streamlined single-seat cantilever monoplane with two metal floats attached beneath the fuselage on inverted vee-struts.
Specifications
- The Bernard H.V.41 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
The H.V.41 and H.V.40 were ordered for the French team. The H.V.40 was to use a radial engine, while the H.V.41 was to use a new liquid-cooled Hispano-Suiza 12Ns Special. It was ready for testing by July 1929 but, because of engine delays, did not fly until August.
Variants
It was one of a related group of designs that included the H.V.40 and H.V.42.
Where you'll see it
The French government withdrew its team from the 1929 race, and the aircraft was then used for training by the French Schneider Trophy team.
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