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Bleriot XXV (25)

The Bleriot XXV was intended as a military observation plane, where the observer would lie flat on the bottom of the fuselage, and take advantage of the unobstructed forward and downward view. The single prototype did not feature an observation window, and was probably built as a single seater. It was powered by a 50 hp Gnome engine, and made its first flight in August 1911.

As a model, the Bleriot XXV has been successful both in indoor and outdoor versions. A three-view of the aircraft is found in Peanut & Pistachios no.4 by Bill Hannan.

Bleriot XXV, Aout 1911

 

Bleriot XXV, Aout 1911
The photos were found in The Aero, Oct. 1911

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