Voisin Type Bordeaux
Voisin Frères · France · first flew 1910 · light aircraft
The Voisin Type Bordeaux was a sports aircraft built by Voisin Frères in 1910. It was named because Juan Bielovucic used it to make a record-breaking flight from Paris to Bordeaux.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Pusher biplane layout
- No forward-mounted elevator
- Gnome Omega rotary engine
Look for a pusher biplane powered by a seven-cylinder Gnome Omega rotary engine, with no elevator at the front.
Specifications
- The Voisin Type Bordeaux has a length of 10 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Gabriel Voisin designed the Type Bordeaux, which first flew in 1910. It differed significantly from previous Voisin designs in eliminating the forward-mounted elevator.
Variants
The Type Bordeaux was developed into the Voisin L.
Where you'll see it
Juan Bielovucic used the Type Bordeaux for a record-breaking flight from Paris to Bordeaux in France.
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