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The Blériot IX was an unsuccessful early French aeroplane built by Louis Blériot. Encouraged by the ever-increasing altitude, distance, and duration of flights with the Blériot VIII in 1908, he built a new machine along the same general lines, but heavier and with a more powerful engine. The Blériot IX was exhibited at the Paris Motor Show in December 1908, but the design proved overweight and could not be made to leave the ground.
[edit] Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
- Length: 12.00 m (39 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 9.00 m (29 ft 6 in)
- Wing area: 25 m² (269 ft²)
- Gross weight: 450 kg (990 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Antoinette Vee-16, 48 kW (65 hp)
Performance
[edit] References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 161.
- Devaux, Jean and Michel Marani. "Les Douze Premiers Aéroplanes de Louis Blériot". Pegase No 54, May 1989.
- Nova: A Daring Flight
- earlyaviators.com
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