Voisin XII
Voisin · France · first flew 1918 · bomber
The Voisin XII was a prototype French two-seat four-engine biplane bomber built near the end of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 17.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large four-engined biplane bomber
- Engines in tandem tractor and pusher nacelles
- Wingspan of 30 m
Look for a very large biplane with four engines in tandem nacelles, 17.3 m long with a span of 30 m.
Specifications
- The Voisin XII has a length of 17.3 m (57 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 30 m (98 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Gabriel Voisin and first flew in 1918. It was powered by four 220 hp Hispano-Suiza 8Bc V-8 engines in tandem tractor and pusher nacelles.
Variants
Only one prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
It did not enter service. It was designed to carry 800 kg of bombs and had a range of 700 km.
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