Описание
Страна: Франция
Год: 1907
Единственный экземпляр
J.Davilla, A.Soltan French Aircraft of the First World War (Flying Machines)
Bleriot Aeronautique
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The Bleriot 7 was built in 1907 and was a tractor monoplane. It had a hinged rudder and elevators that could move in opposite directions for roll control. The longest flight was 180 meters.
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Описание:
- J.Davilla, A.Soltan French Aircraft of the First World War (Flying Machines)
- L.Opdyke French Aeroplanes Before the Great War (Schiffer)
Фотографии
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A.Andrews - The Flying Maschine: Its Evolution through the Ages /Putnam/
The Bleriot VII of 1907, a classic-styled cantilever monoplane, increased Bleriot’s airborne record to 500m.
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P.Jarrett - Pioneer Aircraft: Early Aviation Before 1914 /Putnam/
The Bleriot VII, which underwent major modifications during its life, began as a low-wing monoplane, as seen here, but ended up as a shoulder-wing monoplane before it was wrecked in mid-December 1907.
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Jane's All The World Aircraft 1913 /Jane's/
BLERIOT IV (1907-8).
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L.Opdyke - French Aeroplanes Before the Great War /Schiffer/
The last version of the Type VII, with the more familiar landing gear and the higher wing.
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L.Opdyke - French Aeroplanes Before the Great War /Schiffer/
The Type VII under construction, showing the first version of its undercarriage, low-set wing, and uncompromising sprung tailwheel strut.