Blériot 290
| Blériot 290 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | light amphibian flying-boat |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Blériot |
| Designer | Filippo Zappata |
| First flight | 1931 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Blériot 290 was a 1930s French sesquiplane flying boat designed by Filippo Zappata. One prototype was built, but it was not ordered or produced.[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] and was powered by a Salmson 9Ab radial piston engine with a two-bladed 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 10.75 in)
- Wing area: 32.00 m2 (344.46 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 1,205 kg (2,656 lb)
- Gross weight: 1,698 kg (3,743 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Salmson 9Ab radial piston engine , 172 kW (230 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 205 km/h (127 mph, 110 kn)
- Range: 650 km (404 mi, 351 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 3,700 m (12,140 ft)
See also
Related lists
References
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- Notes
- Bibliography
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.