Gavault

  The Gavault monoplane appeared at Issy in February 1912. The wings were deeply arched with no dihedral, set on the top of a large rectangular-section uncovered box. The water-cooled engine sat on the floor at the nose, driving through chains (one crossed, similar to the Wright), 2 tractor propellers mounted on outriggers on each side; the pilot was seated immediately behind it. Out in front was a curious triangular cell with curved sides, serving apparently as a forward stabilizer. Another just like it was fitted aft of the wing inside the fuselage, just ahead of a conventional set of tail surfaces.