Blériot-SPAD S.54
SPAD · France · first flew 1922 · light aircraft
The SPAD S.54 was a French biplane trainer of the early 1920s, developed by Société Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérivés.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.24 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane trainer
- Nine-cylinder rotary engine
- Single-seat cockpit
It was a small biplane trainer with a nine-cylinder rotary engine.
Specifications
- The Blériot-SPAD S.54 has a length of 7.24 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.96 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Louis Béchéreau and first flew on 23 February 1922.
Variants
It was powered by a 130 hp Clerget 9B nine-cylinder air-cooled rotary engine.
Where you'll see it
Twenty-five were built, and the Aéronautique Militaire was the primary user. An example is preserved at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace at Le Bourget.
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