Morane-Borel Military Monoplane
Morane brothers and Gabriel Borel · France · first flew 1911 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Morane-Borel military monoplane was an unsuccessful French single-engine, multi-seat prototype built in 1911 for the Reims Military Aviation Competition.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Mid-wing monoplane
- Single tractor engine of 100 hp
- Multi-seat military layout
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Specifications
- The Morane-Borel Military Monoplane has a length of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.3 m (40 ft).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It was designed by Raymond Saulnier and first flew in 1911.
Variants
Only a single prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft met only one of the requirements of the French Army competition and was eliminated.
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