Bleriot 195

The Bleriot 195 was a large, cantilever low-wing monoplane, distinctive for its four engines. These powerplants were uniquely mounted in tandem pairs above the wings, supported by a complex truss structure. The aircraft made its inaugural flight on March 9, 1929, initially as a land variant.

Variants and Early Development

This initial land version, designated Bleriot 195/2, utilized the chassis of the Bleriot 127/2. Subsequently, after being fitted with Blanchard company floats, its designation changed to Bleriot 195/3, transforming it into a seaplane configuration.

Evolution and Unfulfilled Aspirations

In March 1930, a significant upgrade occurred with the installation of four new 230 hp Gnome-Rhone Titan engines, leading to the designation Bleriot 195/4. This iteration was envisioned as a postal seaplane for the crucial Marseille-Algiers route, a role it regrettably never fulfilled.

The Cargo Variant and Its Fate

By April 1931, the aircraft underwent another modification, receiving a new chassis with single-wheel main struts, and was renamed Bleriot 195/6. This final variant was tested as a cargo aircraft for Air Union but, unfortunately, failed to obtain an airworthiness certificate, marking the end of its operational prospects.

Technical Specifications

Modification	Bl-195/2
Wingspan, m	23.20
Length, m	14. 70
Height, m	4.10
Wing area, m2	90.00
Empty weight	3850
Normal takeoff weight	5 750
Engine type	4 Piston engines Hispano-Suiza 6Mb
Power, hp	4 x 250
Maximum speed, km/h	210
Cruising speed, km/h	182
Practical range, km	4000
Crew	3

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