Clément-Bayard No.1

The Clément-Bayard No.1 was a French military airship of 1908 developed by automobile manufacturer Clément-Bayard in response to a French Army decision of that year to commence airship operations. The firm contracted Astra to build the envelope while it built the gondola and engines itself. The envelope's distinctive design featured four large lobes at the aft end intended to provide directional stability. Testing commenced on 28 October with Henry Kapferer at the controls.

The Clément-Bayard No.1

Made by Clément-Bayard.

The Clément-Bayard No.1 airship was offered to the French government but was too expensive so it was bought by Tsar Nicholas II for the Russian army.2
Eng 1 Type
Clément-Bayard
Eng 1 Kw
86
Volume M
3500
Number Built
1
Dia Ft
34
Perfhide
Y
Dia In
9
Manufacturer
Clément-Bayard
First Flight
28
Volume Ft
123600
Met Or Eng
met
Length Ft
184
Dia M
11
Eng 1 Hp
115
Eng 1 Number
2
Length In
7
Length M
56
Category
Airships of France
French military reconnaissance aircraft 1900-1909

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