Breguet Type IV
Breguet Aviation · France · first flew 1911 · light aircraft
The Breguet Type IV was a series of tractor-configuration biplanes built by Breguet Aviation between 1911 and 1913.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- tractor-configuration biplane
- tricycle undercarriage
- extensive use of metal in the structure
A tractor biplane on a tricycle undercarriage. In the L-1 Cruiser version the upper wing spanned 13.94 m against 8.74 m for the lower wing.
Specifications
- The Breguet Type IV has a length of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.94 m (46 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Breguet Type III of 1910 and was the first Breguet aircraft produced in quantity. It is notable for its extensive use of metal, which was unusual for its era.
Variants
The type was produced in a number of variants differing in seating and engine. They were generally referred to by an airframe number and a letter-and-number code for the engine, such as L.1 with a Renault 50/60 hp or G.2 with a 70 hp Gnome Gamma.
Where you'll see it
The Type IV was used by the French Army and the British Royal Flying Corps. A U.1 is on display at the Musee des Arts et Metiers in Paris.
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