The Borel Torpille (French: "Torpedo") was a French single-engine single-seat aircraft built in 1913.

Torpille
Role Racing aircraft
Manufacturer Borel
First flight 1913
Number built 1

Design and development edit

The Torpille had a wire-braced monoplane wing attached to a streamlined monocoque fuselage, which inspired the airplane's appellation. Its powerplant was a 50 hp (37 kW) rotary engine.

Operational history edit

Pierre Daucourt used the Torpille to compete in the 1913 Coupe Pommery. He flew it in the first leg of the 1913 competition, and later used it in an attempt to reach Egypt by air.

Specifications edit

General characteristics

  • Crew: one, pilot
  • Length: 5.80 m (19 ft 0 in)
  • Wingspan: 8.00 m (26 ft 3 in)
  • Height: 2.35 m (7 ft 8 in)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Gnome rotary , 37 kW (50 hp)

Performance

References edit

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 193.
  • Gunston, Bill (1993). World Encyclopedia of Aircraft Manufacturers. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press. p. 54.
  • Contemporary diagram published in l'Aérophile, date unknown

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