Blériot 127
Blériot · France · first flew 1926 · bomber
The Blériot 127 was a French twin-engine biplane heavy bomber of the mid-1920s, featuring an unusual tandem engine arrangement in a single nacelle mounted on the upper wing.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- French 1920s twin-engine heavy bomber biplane
- Tandem engine nacelles mounted on upper wing
- Large biplane with open gunner positions fore and aft
High-wing biplane with a single over-wing tandem push-pull engine nacelle, large slab-sided fuselage, and multiple open gunner positions.
Specifications
- The Blériot 127 has a length of 14.2 m (47 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 23.3 m (76 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 198 km/h (123 mph).
- Typical crew: 5.
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History
Designed to meet a French Air Ministry requirement for a heavy bomber, the Blériot 127 first flew in 1926 and entered limited service with the Armée de l'Air. Its tandem push-pull engine arrangement was unusual for the period.
Variants
The Blériot 127/2 was a refined production version with more powerful engines and revised armament.
Where you'll see it
Served in small numbers with French bomber units in the late 1920s before replacement by more modern designs.
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