Thulin A
AB Thulinverken · Sweden · first flew 1914 · light aircraft
The Thulin A was a Swedish licence-built version of the Blériot XI monoplane, produced by AB Thulinverken in Landskrona and used as a primary trainer by the nascent Swedish military aviation arm.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Swedish-built copy of the Blériot XI monoplane
- Early WWI-era Swedish military trainer
- Single-bay wire-braced monoplane with tractor engine
Typical Blériot XI configuration: wire-braced high-wing monoplane, open cockpit, rotary or inline piston engine in the nose, and a simple skid undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Thulin A has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.2 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 110 km/h (68 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Enoch Thulin established AB Thulinverken and began producing aircraft based on French designs, starting with the Blériot XI around 1914. The Thulin A served as one of the first aircraft operated by the Swedish Army Air Corps, helping establish a domestic aviation manufacturing capability. Thulinverken went on to build a range of improved types before the company ceased operations in the early 1920s.
Variants
The Thulin A is the direct Blériot XI copy; Thulinverken subsequently developed the B, C, D, and E types with progressive improvements.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Swedish Army Air Corps as a primary trainer during the First World War period.
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