Voisin VI
Voisin · France · first flew 1915 · bomber
The Voisin VI was one of a series of French pusher-engine biplane bombers used extensively during World War I, giving the observer/gunner an unobstructed forward field of fire.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.62 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- French World War I pusher-engine biplane bomber
- Engine and propeller mounted behind the crew nacelle in pusher configuration
- Open steel-tube nacelle with gunner in front and pilot behind
Immediately recognisable by the pusher engine arrangement: crew nacelle in front of the wing with the engine and tractor propeller facing rearward, supported by the long tail booms stretching aft.
Specifications
- The Voisin VI has a length of 9.62 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.75 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 113 km/h (70 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Voisin pusher series, including the VI, formed the backbone of early French strategic bombing efforts from 1915 onward. Their pusher configuration meant the observer could operate a cannon or machine gun without the propeller arc to contend with. The type conducted raids over German industrial targets.
Variants
The Voisin series evolved through several marks (III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, X), each with progressively more powerful engines and improved bomb loads.
Where you'll see it
Widely used by the French Aviation Militaire and exported to Belgium, Russia, and Italy; the Voisin pusher biplanes were the primary French bombing aircraft of 1915–16.
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