Blériot XLIII
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| Blériot XLIII | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Reconnaissance |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Blériot |
| Status | prototype only |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | March 1913 |
| Variant | Bleriot XXXVI |
The Blériot XLIII was a First World War French reconnaissance plane designed and built by Blériot.
The crew was located in the cabin in a tandem scheme. At the observer at the bottom of the window was added, providing a good overview. The Bleriot XLIII was a double mid-plane with a monocoque-type fuselage, equipped with an 80 hp Gnome 7A engine.[1]
Development
In March 1913, Louise Bleriot built the Bleriot XLIII a further development of the Bleriot XXXVI. The Bleriot XLIII could be used for long-distance reconnaissance, but mediocre flight characteristics did not allow Bleriot to conclude a contract for its mass production.