Breguet 19
Breguet Aviation · France · first flew 1922 · bomber
The Breguet 19 was a French two-seat biplane bomber and reconnaissance aircraft that gained fame for setting numerous long-distance aviation records in the 1920s and 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.51 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- French inter-war sesquiplane reconnaissance bomber
- Lower wing notably smaller than upper wing
- Used for many record long-distance flights in the 1920s-30s
A sesquiplane with a notably smaller lower wing, large inline or radial engine, and open tandem cockpits; the sesquiplane layout immediately distinguishes it from conventional biplanes.
Specifications
- The Breguet 19 has a length of 9.51 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.83 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Entering service in 1925, the Breguet 19 was widely exported and used for major long-distance flights; notably the Question Mark variant flew the first non-stop Paris–New York crossing in 1930. It also served in the Spanish Civil War.
Variants
Numerous engine and long-range variants were produced; the Breguet 19 GR (Grand Raid) had additional fuel tanks for record attempts.
Where you'll see it
Served with France, Spain, Yugoslavia, Poland, and several other air forces through the 1930s.
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