Bernard 82

Development and Origins

Leveraging invaluable experience gained from building the record-breaking Bernard 80/81GR (Grand Raid) aircraft, designers at Societe des Avions Bernard decided to construct a long-range bomber for the French Air Force. The project for this new aircraft, designated Bernard 82, was completed in early 1933.

Technical Specifications

This was a three-seater, all-metal low-wing monoplane, equipped with an 860 hp Hispano-Suiza 12Ybrs engine. The aircraft’s armament consisted of a single defensive movable mount with a 7.7mm machine gun, and it could carry a combat load of 1000 kilograms of bombs.

Testing and Evaluation

Two prototypes of the aircraft were built, with the first taking flight in December 1933. During testing, the aircraft demonstrated a good range of 2800 kilometers. However, their speed made them easy targets for modern fighters, leading to the cessation of further work on this project.

Technical Specifications

Modification	Bernard 82
Wingspan, m	27.10
Length, m	17.98
Empty weight	2823
Normal takeoff weight	5083
Engine type	1 Piston engine Hispano-Suiza 12Ybrs
Power, hp	2 x 860
Maximum speed, km/h	317
Cruising speed, km/h	260
Practical range, km	2800
Crew	3
Armament	one 7.7-mm machine gun, bomb load – 1000 kg

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