Blériot 155
Blériot Aéronautique · France · first flew 1925 · airliner
The Blériot 155 was a French four-engined biplane airliner of the 1920s, developed from the Blériot 115 and 135.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Large four-engined biplane airliner
- Developed from the Blériot 115 and 135 but larger
- Four 230 hp Renault 8Fg engines
A large four-engined biplane airliner of the mid 1920s, carrying up to 17 passengers.
Specifications
- The Blériot 155 has a length of 14.75 m (48 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 26 m (85 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It first flew on 29 July 1925. Two were built for Air Union for its Paris to London route.
Variants
The only other designation associated with it was the Blériot 113, a projected bomber version that was not built.
Where you'll see it
Both aircraft were lost in accidents in 1926, one at Hurst in Kent and one at Leigh in Kent. One 155 also set payload-class duration records in 1926.
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- Blériot 117
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