Jannus, 1912, The Benoist biplane

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The new plane is claimed to have a maximum speed of 68 miles per hour, with only one operator, and a speed of 62 miles per hour with two operators with Roberts' 50 h.p. motor. The minimum flying speed is 31 miles per hour, which gives the machine an enormous range of flying speed, and makes the machine a rapid climber.
The machine is a headless with main planes 30 feet wide. (See sketch for dimensions). The tail is a flexing or bending one. The rudder and ailerons are all constructed in this fashion and it is due to this system that economy is realized in controlling the machine.

Manufactured by Benoist Aircraft Company, 6628 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo.


Original title The Benoist biplane
Simple title The Benoist biplane
Authors Antony Jannus
Date 1912
Countries US
Languages en
Keywords Thomas W. Benoist, Antony Jannus, Benoist Aircraft Company, Benoist, biplane, Benoist biplane, passenger, cargo, rudder, aileron, navigation, piloting, wheels, takeoff, landing, suspension, stability, frame, design
Journal Aeronautics (US)
Related to aircraft? 1
Page count 3
Word count
Wikidata id

Sources

  • Brockett (1921), page 690, entry 23: Jannus, Anthony H. The Benoist biplane. Aeronautics, Vol. 10, No. 3 (Mar. 1912), New York, pp. 98-100, ill. (B2p0690e23)
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