Wibault 2
Pierre Lavasseur · France · first flew 1921 · bomber
The Wibault 2 was a single-engine biplane designed and built in France in the early 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-engined biplane
- Heavy night bomber
- Renault 12 M V12 engine
A large biplane powered by a 600 hp water-cooled Renault 12 Ma V12 engine.
Specifications
- The Wibault 2 has a length of 12.75 m (42 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.92 m (56 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Michel Wibault and first flew on 29 October 1921. It was intended as a heavy night bomber.
Variants
A thirteen-seat passenger version was proposed.
Where you'll see it
Only one was built. The bomber carried a crew of two.
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