Van Meel Brikken
Van Meel · Netherlands · first flew 1913 · light aircraft
The Van Meel Brikken was an early Dutch Farman-type biplane designed by Marinus van Meel.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Early Farman-type biplane
- Seven-cylinder Gnome Omega rotary engine
- Pusher layout with two seats
A two-seat pusher biplane powered by a 60 hp Gnome Omega seven-cylinder rotary engine.
Specifications
- The Van Meel Brikken has a length of 11 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16 m (52 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 100 km/h (62 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in early 1913. Three were built, one being the first Dutch military aircraft and another the first Dutch water-borne one.
Variants
Three were built; the water-borne example was the first Dutch aircraft of its kind.
Where you'll see it
Two were used by the Dutch Army Aircraft Division as trainers.
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