Blériot-SPAD S.XXII
Blériot Aéronautique · France · first flew 1919 · fighter
The SPAD S.XXII was a prototype fighter plane built by SPAD shortly after World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.48 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane fighter of the early 1920s
- Single tractor Hispano-Suiza 8Fb V-8 engine
- Compact biplane of 9.8 m span
A biplane fighter of all-wood construction with a canvas covering, a monocoque fuselage and a 300 hp Hispano-Suiza 8Fb engine, 6.48 m long.
Specifications
- The Blériot-SPAD S.XXII has a length of 6.48 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.8 m (32 ft).
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 1919 and was powered by a 300 hp Hispano-Suiza 8Fb water-cooled V-8 engine.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
Only one prototype was built by SPAD shortly after World War I, and it did not go into production.
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