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Voisin XII
The Voisin XII was a prototype French two-seat four-engine biplane bomber built near the end of the First World War but which did not enter service. Development The Voisin XII was a long-range night bomber with four Hispano-Suiza 8 The Hispano-Suiza 8 was a water-cooled V8 SOHC aero engine introduced by Hispano-Suiza in 1914, and was the most commonly used liquid-cooled engine in the aircraft of the Entente Powers during the First World War. The original Hispano-Suiza ...Bc engines mounted in pairs in tandem. The aircraft was built in response to the BN2 requirement for a long-range night bomber. One prototype was built and test flights were successful, but the war's end precluded the Voisin XII from being ordered into production. The Voison XIII night-bomber or Type E.87-2 was a proposed development of the Voisin XII, it was not built.Grey 2001, p. 125 Specifications (Voisin XII Bn.2) See also References Citations Bibliography * * {{Voisin aircraft 12 1910 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bomber
A bomber is a military combat aircraft designed to attack ground and naval targets by dropping air-to-ground weaponry (such as bombs), launching aerial torpedo, torpedoes, or deploying air-launched cruise missiles. The first use of bombs dropped from an aircraft occurred in the Italo-Turkish War, with the first major deployments coming in the World War I, First World War and World War II, Second World War by all major airforces causing devastating damage to cities, towns, and rural areas. The first purpose built bombers were the Italy, Italian Caproni Ca 30 and United Kingdom, British Bristol T.B.8, both of 1913. Some bombers were decorated with nose art or victory markings. There are two major classifications of bomber: strategic and tactical. Strategic bombing is done by heavy bombers primarily designed for long-range bombing missions against strategic targets to diminish the enemy's ability to wage war by limiting access to resources through crippling infrastructure or reduci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hotchkiss Machine Gun
The Hotchkiss machine gun was any of a line of products developed and sold by Hotchkiss et Cie, (full name Société Anonyme des Anciens Etablissements Hotchkiss et Cie), established by United States gunsmith Benjamin B. Hotchkiss. Hotchkiss moved to France and set up a factory, first at Viviez near Rodez in 1867, then at Saint-Denis near Paris in 1875 manufacturing arms used by the French in the Franco-Prussian War. Variants At the turn of the twentieth century, the company introduced the gas-actuated Hotchkiss machine gun, a sturdy and reliable weapon which was widely used during World War I and thereafter by the French Army. Weapons manufactured in the Hotchkiss machine gun line include: *Hotchkiss 1897 machine gun *Hotchkiss M1909 Benét–Mercié machine gun, light machine gun also known as the "Hotchkiss Mark I" in British service and the "Benét–Mercié" in American service. * Hotchkiss Mle 1914, medium machine gun *Hotchkiss 37mm, autocannon based on the M1897-M1914 mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biplanes
A biplane is a fixed-wing aircraft with two main wings stacked one above the other. The first powered, controlled aeroplane to fly, the Wright Flyer, used a biplane wing arrangement, as did many aircraft in the early years of aviation. While a biplane wing structure has a structural advantage over a monoplane, it produces more drag than a monoplane wing. Improved structural techniques, better materials and higher speeds made the biplane configuration obsolete for most purposes by the late 1930s. Biplanes offer several advantages over conventional cantilever monoplane designs: they permit lighter wing structures, low wing loading and smaller span for a given wing area. However, interference between the airflow over each wing increases drag substantially, and biplanes generally need extensive bracing, which causes additional drag. Biplanes are distinguished from tandem wing arrangements, where the wings are placed forward and aft, instead of above and below. The term is also o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1910s French Bomber Aircraft
Year 191 ( CXCI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Apronianus and Bradua (or, less frequently, year 944 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 191 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Parthia * King Vologases IV of Parthia dies after a 44-year reign, and is succeeded by his son Vologases V. China * A coalition of Chinese warlords from the east of Hangu Pass launches a punitive campaign against the warlord Dong Zhuo, who seized control of the central government in 189, and held the figurehead Emperor Xian hostage. After suffering some defeats against the coalition forces, Dong Zhuo forcefully relocates the imperial capital from Luoyang to Chang'an. Before leaving, Dong Zhuo orders his troops to loot the tombs of the Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voisin Aircraft
Voisin (French for "neighbour") may refer to: Companies *Avions Voisin, the French automobile company :*Voisin Laboratoire, a car manufactured by Avions Voisin *Voisin (aircraft), the French aircraft manufacturer * Voisin, a Lyon-based chocolatier, owned by the Boucaud family, which manufactures Coussin de Lyon Buildings * Château de Voisins (Louveciennes), French palace People *André Voisin (1903-1964), French biochemist, farmer and author *André Voisin, French chess player *Adrien Voisin (1890–1979), American sculptor *Benjamin Voisin, (born 1996), French actor *Catherine Monvoisin, known as "La Voisin" (1640–1680), French sorceress during the reign of Louis XIV *Charles-Henri-Joseph Voisin (1887–1942), Belgian lawyer and colonial administrator. *Claire Voisin mathematician, algebraic geometer, and authority on the Hodge conjecture. *Daisy Voisin (1924–1991), born Alexandra Voisin, Parang singer and composer from Trinidad and Tobago * Félix Voisin (1794–1872 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Military Aircraft Of The Entente Powers In World War I
This is a list of World War I Entente aircraft organized by country of origin. Dates are of first flight. __TOC__ Canada France Italy Japan Romania Russia United Kingdom United States References Citations Bibliography * * * * * * * * * See also {{DEFAULTSORT:World War I Entente aircraft Entente aircraft Entente Entente, meaning a diplomatic "understanding", may refer to a number of agreements: History * Entente (alliance), a type of treaty or military alliance where the signatories promise to consult each other or to cooperate with each other in case o ... Entente Powers in World War I, List of military aircraft of Entente aircraft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Military Aircraft Of France
France has used many military aircraft both in its air force, the Armée de l'Air, and other branches of its armed forces. Numerous aircraft were designed and built in France, but many aircraft from elsewhere, or part of joint ventures have been used as well. Lighter-than-air aircraft such as dirigibles and balloons found use starting in the 19th century used mainly for observation. The advent of World War I saw an explosion in the number France's aircraft, though development slowed after. While having many promising designs in development in the 1930s, government wrangling delayed development enough there was little available at the out break of World War II. The armistice in 1940 marked a low point, with Vichy France being allowed only reduced numbers and development halting. Many French aircraft were captured and used by Nazi Germany and its allies. Some aircraft that did escape served with the Allies or Free French forces, who also used many other types of allied aircraft. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Bomber Aircraft
The following is a list of bomber airplanes and does not include bomber airships, organized by era and manufacturer. A bomber is a military aircraft designed to attack ground or sea targets. , - , , AEG G.I , , Germany , , , , Heavy bomber , , 1915 , , Prototype , , , , , - , , AEG G.II , , Germany , , , , Heavy bomber , , 1915 , , Operational , , ca. , , , - , , AEG G.III , , Germany , , , , Heavy bomber , , 1915 , , Operational , , , , , - , , AEG G.IV , , Germany , , , , Heavy bomber , , 1916 , , Operational , , , , , - , , AEG G.V , , Germany , , , , Heavy bomber , , 1918 , , Operational , , , , , - , , AEG N.I , , Germany , , , , Night bomber , , 1918 , , Operational , , , , , - , , AEG R.I , , Germany , , , , Heavy bomber , , 1916 , , Prototype , , , , , - , , Aermacchi MB-326 , , Italy , , , , trainer/attack , , 1957 , , Operational , , , , , - , , Aermacchi MB-339 , , Italy , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voisin (aircraft)
Aéroplanes Voisin was a French aircraft manufacturing company established in 1905 by Gabriel Voisin and his brother Charles, and was continued by Gabriel after Charles died in an automobile accident in 1912; the full official company name then became ''Société Anonyme des Aéroplanes G. Voisin''Gunston, 1993, says the full name was "Aéroplanes G. Voisin". On the other hand the avions-voisin.org webpage specifies the name as "Société Aéroplanes Voisin, Société Anonyme". ( en, Aeroplanes Voisin public limited company). During World War I, it was a major producer of military aircraft, notably the Voisin III. After the war Gabriel Voisin abandoned the aviation industry, and set up a company to design and produce luxury automobiles, called Avions Voisin. Early History Gabriel Voisin had been employed by Ernest Archdeacon to work on the construction of gliders and then entered into partnership with Louis Blériot, to form the company ''Ateliers d' Aviation Edouard Surcou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voisin 12Bn
Voisin (French for "neighbour") may refer to: Companies *Avions Voisin, the French automobile company :*Voisin Laboratoire, a car manufactured by Avions Voisin *Voisin (aircraft), the French aircraft manufacturer * Voisin, a Lyon-based chocolatier, owned by the Boucaud family, which manufactures Coussin de Lyon Buildings * Château de Voisins (Louveciennes), French palace People *André Voisin (1903-1964), French biochemist, farmer and author *André Voisin, French chess player *Adrien Voisin (1890–1979), American sculptor *Benjamin Voisin, (born 1996), French actor *Catherine Monvoisin, known as "La Voisin" (1640–1680), French sorceress during the reign of Louis XIV *Charles-Henri-Joseph Voisin (1887–1942), Belgian lawyer and colonial administrator. *Claire Voisin mathematician, algebraic geometer, and authority on the Hodge conjecture. *Daisy Voisin (1924–1991), born Alexandra Voisin, Parang singer and composer from Trinidad and Tobago *Félix Voisin (1794–1872) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hispano-Suiza 8
The Hispano-Suiza 8 was a water-cooled V8 SOHC aero engine introduced by Hispano-Suiza in 1914, and was the most commonly used liquid-cooled engine in the aircraft of the Entente Powers during the First World War. The original Hispano-Suiza 8A was rated at and the later, larger displacement Hispano-Suiza 8F reached . Hispano-Suiza 8 engines and variants produced by Hispano-Suiza and other companies under licence were built in twenty-one factories in Spain, France, Britain, Italy, and the U.S. Derivatives of the engine were also used abroad to power numerous aircraft types and the engine can be considered as the ancestor of another successful engine by the same designer, the Hispano-Suiza 12Y (and Soviet Klimov V12 derivative aero-engines) which was in service during the Second World War. Design and development Origins At the beginning of World War I, the production lines of the Barcelona based Hispano-Suiza automobile and engine company were switched to the production of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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