Ponnier L.1
Avions Ponnier · France · first flew 1914 · fighter
The Ponnier L.1 was an early French single-seat biplane scout, built just before the First World War. It did not reach production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.31 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small single-seat biplane scout
- Gnome rotary engine in the nose
- Span of just over 8 m
A 50 hp Gnome rotary engine powered it.
Specifications
- The Ponnier L.1 has a length of 5.31 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 105 km/h (65 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Alfred Pagny designed it, and it first flew around July 1914.
Variants
The Ponnier M.1 fighter of 1915 was a later design clearly informed by experience with the L.1.
Where you'll see it
Avions Ponnier failed to win a French military contract for it.
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