Blériot-SPAD S.70
Blériot Aéronautique · France · first flew 1927 · fighter
The Blériot-SPAD S.70 was a French fighter aircraft developed in the late 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane fighter
- Single tractor propeller
- Water-cooled W-12 engine
Look for a single-seat biplane fighter 7.5 m long with a wingspan of 11.3 m.
Specifications
- The Blériot-SPAD S.70 has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.3 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
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History
The S.70 was designed by André Herbemont and first flew on 20 April 1927. It was powered by a 450 hp Lorraine 12Ed Courlis W-12 water-cooled piston engine.
Variants
Only one S.70 was built.
Where you'll see it
The Aéronautique Militaire was the intended user. The S.70 had a maximum speed of 210 km/h.
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