Deperdussin Monocoque

The Deperdussin Monocoque (so-named for its method of construction; literally monoshell) was a pioneer-era aircraft first produced in 1912 by the Société Pour les Appareils Deperdussin commonly abbreviated SPAD a French aviation company. Designed as a racing aircraft the Deperdussin Monocoque was a slim single-seated plane with a sleek aerodynamic build that was the first of a large range of similar designs that would come in later years.

22 > The Deperdussin Monocoque Racer 1912 version sets a speed record exceeding 100 mph - it boasts and advanced design with a stress-supporting wooden fuselage and a rotary engine 1
Deperdussin Monocoque - Click here for a bigger picture and more information Photographer: Jon Wickenden Location: Paris - Le Bourget 2
(Pictured, the Deperdussin monocoque in 1912.3
Deperdussin Monocoque Racer, without facing any American opposition. In short, Europe was on the road to the streamlined monoplane while America was still in the open-framework, birdcage era.4
Deperdussin Monocoque racer won Bennett Cup. Oct 6 . Curtiss A-2 floatplane remains aloft 6hr 10min at Annapolis. Nov 12.5

Made by SPAD.

Le Deperdussin Monocoque est un avion français des années 1910, conçu par Armand Deperdussin et un ingénieur nommé Louis Béchereau.6
The Deperdussin Monocoques was the fastest airplanes of their time.7
Deperdussin Monocoque racing aircraft to a world-record speed of nearly 204 km/h (126 mph) in September 1913, the Oberursel U.8
* Deperdussin Monocoque (Racer) in Bourget * Deperdussin Type B (1911) in Bourget * Airco 9
a Deperdussin Monocoque at an average speed of 101.944 mph.10
Wing Area Sqm
9
Designer
Béchereau
Eng 1 Type
Gnome et Rhône
First Flight
1912
Eng 1 Kw
60
Gross Weight Lb
880
Crew
One pilot
Gross Weight Kg
400
Span M
9
Manufacturer
SPAD
Max Speed Mph
106
Max Speed Kmh
170
Span In
4
Span Ft
29
Wing Area Sqft
97
Met Or Eng
met
Length Ft
18
Eng 1 Hp
80
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
10
Length M
6
Category
French sport aircraft 1910-1919

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