Voisin IV
Voisin · France · first flew 1915 · bomber
The Voisin IV was a French two-seat bomber and ground attack aircraft of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.28 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Staggered-wing biplane with a single pusher engine
- Mounted 37 mm or 47 mm cannon
- Two-seat bomber and ground-attack layout
A pusher biplane with staggered wings and a forward cannon.
Specifications
- The Voisin IV has a length of 10.28 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.74 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 96 km/h (60 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed by Voisin in 1915 as a staggered-wing biplane with a single pusher engine. It differed from earlier Voisin combat designs in carrying a cannon.
Variants
The Voisin LB was the two-seat bomber and ground-attack version with a cannon. The LBS was an improved version with the engine raised.
Where you'll see it
About 200 were built and the type served with the Aéronautique Militaire.
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