Kellner-Béchereau E.1
Avions Kellner-Béchereau · France · first flew 1936 · light aircraft
The Kellner-Béchereau E.1 was an experimental single-engine, single-seat light aircraft designed in France in the 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.42 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Monoplane with a novel double wing whose rear part acts as slotted flaps
- Single-seat experimental light aircraft
- Small Train 4T engine in the nose
The rear part of the double wing provided lift and lateral control as well as acting as slotted flaps. It was powered by a 30 kW Train 4T engine.
Specifications
- The Kellner-Béchereau E.1 has a length of 4.42 m (15 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Louis Béchereau designed it, and it first flew in 1936. It was a monoplane with a novel double wing.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
It remained an experimental aircraft.
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