Esnault-Pelterie REP.1

The Esnault-Pelterie REP.1 and the substantially alike REP.2 that followed it were experimental aircraft built and flown in France in the early twentieth century. Designed by Robert Esnault-Pelterie they were single-seat wire-braced monoplanes. The landing gear was unusual in that the main gear consisted of a single wheel with a small tailwheel behind it. Large outrigger wheels were fitted to the tips of the wings which featured marked anhedral.

Made by Robert Esnault-Pelterie.

Empty Weight Lb
770
Wing Area Sqm
18
Designer
Robert Esnault-Pelterie
Eng 1 Type
custom built 7-cylinder
First Flight
19
Eng 1 Kw
26
Number Built
2
Crew
One pilot
Empty Weight Kg
350
Span M
10
Manufacturer
Robert Esnault-Pelterie
Max Speed Mph
37
Max Speed Kmh
60
Span In
6
Span Ft
31
Wing Area Sqft
194
Met Or Eng
met
Length Ft
22
Eng 1 Hp
35
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
6
Length M
7
Category
Esnault-Pelterie aircraft
French experimental aircraft 1900-1909
Propeller aircraft
Single-engine aircraft

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