Voisin VII
Voisin · France · first flew 1916 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Voisin VII was a French reconnaissance pusher biplane of World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.35 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Pusher biplane with the engine behind the crew
- Two-seat French reconnaissance biplane of World War I
- Large wingspan of about 18 m against a length of about 10 m
Look for a pusher biplane with a two-bladed propeller behind the crew, and a wingspan of about 17.9 m on a length of about 10.4 m.
Specifications
- The Voisin VII has a length of 10.35 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.93 m (59 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 112 km/h (70 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed from the Voisin V and first flew in 1916. It was powered by a single 180 hp Renault 8G V-8 engine.
Variants
It was developed from the Voisin V, and the Voisin VIII was in turn developed from it.
Where you'll see it
About 100 were built, and the main user was the French Aéronautique Militaire. Its endurance was about four and a half hours.
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