Blériot XI
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Blériot XI is a pioneer monoplane built by Blériot in France. It first flew in 1909. A light single-wing plane that was simple enough for many pilots to fly.
- Top speed75 km/h (47 mph)
- Range100 km (62 miles)
- First flight1909
- Wingspan7.8 m (26 ft)
Blériot XI specs
| Top speed | 75 km/h (47 mph) |
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| Range | 100 km (62 miles) |
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| Length | 7.6 m (25 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 7.8 m (26 ft) |
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| Height | 2.7 m (9 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 0.3 t (661 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 crew |
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| Engines | 1 × Anzani 3-cylinder engine |
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| First flight | 1909 |
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| Built by | Blériot (France) |
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Blériot XI facts
- On 25 July 1909 Louis Blériot flew one across the English Channel, the first plane ever to do it.
- To turn, the pilot bent (warped) the whole wing instead of moving flaps called ailerons.
Quick quiz
When did the Blériot XI first fly?
In 1909.
Who built the Blériot XI?
Blériot, in France.
How fast can the Blériot XI fly?
Its top speed is 75 km/h (47 mph).
How far can the Blériot XI fly?
About 100 km (62 miles).
Photos, a true-scale silhouette, quizzes, flashcards, the Size Lab and the Sky Run game.
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