Blériot 290
| Blériot 290 |
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| Role |
light amphibian flying-boat |
| National origin |
France |
| Manufacturer |
Blériot |
| Designer |
Filippo Zappata |
| First flight |
1931 |
| Number built |
1 |
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The Blériot 290 was a 1930s French sesquiplane flying-boat designed by Filippo Zappata, only one was built and it was not ordered into production.[1]
Design and development
The 290 was designed by Zappata as a three-seat touring amphibian flying-boat, it had a streamlined single-step hull and an enclosed cabin.[1] Powered by a Salmson 9Ab radial piston engine with a two-blader pusher propeller.[1] It first flew in October 1931 and as a result of tests was re-designed with a second step in the hull. The 290 was underpowered and over priced and did not enter production, the prototype was scrapped in April 1937.[1]
Specifications
Data from [1] The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 2 passengers
- Length: 9.98 m (32 ft 9 in)
- Wingspan: 14.60 m (47 ft 10¾ in)
- Wing area: 32.00 m2 (344.46 ft2)
- Empty weight: 1205 kg (2656 lb)
- Gross weight: 1698 kg (3743 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Salmson 9Ab radial piston engine, 172 kW (230 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
- Range: 650 km (404 miles)
- Service ceiling: 3700 m (12140 ft)
See also
- Related lists
References
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- Bibliography
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