Bernard 192T

Development and Design

In 1929, building upon the established Bernard 190 aircraft line, the French company Societe des Avions Bernard introduced a new transport aircraft, the Bernard 192T. This ten-seater, high-wing monoplane was constructed primarily of wood.

The Bernard 192T was designed with transport capabilities in mind, aiming to provide efficient passenger or cargo movement. It was powered by a Gnome-Rhone 9Akx Jupiter engine, which delivered a respectable 480 horsepower.

Performance and Limited Production

During its flight tests, the aircraft revealed a significant drawback: a disappointingly low maximum speed of only 200 km/h. This speed was considered inadequate for the evolving demands of air transport at the time.

Consequently, the Bernard 192T was produced only as a single prototype. Its failure to meet expected speed performance ultimately led to the cancellation of further production, marking it as a unique but solitary venture in aviation history.

Technical Specifications

Modification	Bernard 19 2T
Wingspan, m	17.30
Length, m	12.58
Height, m	3.80
Wing area, m2	42.90
Empty weight	1960
Normal takeoff weight	3400
Engine type	1 Piston engine Gnome & Rhone 9Akx
Power, hp	1 x 480
Maximum speed, km/h	200
Cruising speed, km/h	172
Crew	2
Payload	up to 8 passengers

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