Blériot 71
Blériot · France · first flew 1920 · airliner
The Blériot 71 was a French three-engine biplane transport of the early 1920s operated on early international air routes out of Paris.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- French trimotor biplane airliner of the early 1920s
- Three Salmson radials — one in nose, one on each lower wing
- Biplane configuration with straight wings
Biplane with straight, equal-span wings; three radials clearly visible — one on nose, one underslung on each lower wing; fixed conventional undercarriage; compact enclosed fuselage.
Specifications
- The Blériot 71 has a length of 13.5 m (44 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22 m (72 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 + 6.
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History
Produced by the Blériot company as France sought to establish commercial aviation after WWI, the 71 used three Salmson Z-9 radial engines. It operated briefly on routes to London and other European cities but was quickly eclipsed by more capable types.
Variants
No significant variants; a small batch only was produced.
Where you'll see it
Operated by Compagnie des Messageries Aériennes on Paris–London services ca. 1920–1922.
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