Bernard 60T

Following the construction of single-engine transport aircraft, the Société des Avions Bernard company began designing a three-engine aircraft, named Bernard 60T, in early 1929. This aircraft was a fourteen-seater high-wing monoplane, equipped with three engines.

The engine configuration included a nose-mounted Gnome-Rhône 9Ady engine producing 420 hp, and two wing-mounted Gnome-Rhône 5Bc engines, each rated at 240 hp. The aircraft’s maiden flight took place in August 1929. In the same year, it passed certification and received the civil registration number F-AKBV.

Evolution to the Bernard 61T

The second version of this aircraft was the Bernard 61T, released in 1933. The main distinguishing feature of this version was its new power plant, consisting of three identical Gnome-Rhône 7Kb engines, each producing 300 hp.

The Bernard 61T made its first flight on March 28, 1933. Like its predecessor, the Bernard 61T was produced as a single example, highlighting the experimental or prototype nature of both models.

Technical Specifications

Modification	Bernard 61T
Wingspan, m	21.50
Length, m	15.57
Height, m	4.30
Wing area, m2	66.00
Empty weight	3500
Normal takeoff weight	5405
Engine type	3 Piston engine Gnome & Rhone 7Kb
Power, hp	3 x 300
Maximum speed, km/h	245
Cruising speed, km/h	205
Practical range, km	800
Practical ceiling, m	6500
Crew, crew members	2
Payload	up to 12 passengers

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