Deperdussin-B - $$4.50
The planes' use by the French Air Force (then Aviation Militaire) was very brief, due to their frailty and lack of weapons. In February 1914, an experiment was made to install a machine gun in the nose of the craft, but it was not followed up.
Deperdussin "B"
Deperdussin Monoplane
The "popular" model of Deperdussin was produced in quantity
and was a great improvement over the earlier Bleriot type machines.The
Deperdussen has enough power and reliability to be able to make
sustained cross-country flights and was also ideal for training. Therefore
the aircraft equipped several flying schools, One of these aircraft
third in the 1911 Daily Mail Circuit of Britain contest. During
the course of it's life the Deperdussin was fitted with several
different engines and seating arrangements. Versions of the Deperdussin
were user by the military during 1912 and up to World War One.
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Shown above is the exploded view of the DeperdussinThis Model is included on the |
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Model of the Deperdussin B Submitted by Bob Martin. Thanks Bob! |
