In 1929, the last representative of the Bernard 190 family was unveiled: the Bernard 197GR transport aircraft. It was specifically commissioned by the Société des Moteurs Lorraine company to demonstrate its Lorraine-Dietrich engine.
The Genesis of the Bernard 197GR
On February 18, 1929, it took part in an 11,000-kilometer flight to Saigon. However, the aircraft was forced to make a premature landing on the final leg of the journey, immediately after taking off from Rangoon on February 26.
A Challenging Transcontinental Flight
Technical Specifications
| Modification | Bernard 19 7GR |
| Wingspan, m | 17.30 |
| Length, m | 12.80 |
| Height, m | 3.90 |
| Wing area, m2 | 42.90 |
| Empty weight | 2090 |
| Normal takeoff weight | 5680 |
| Engine type | 1 Piston engine Lorraine-Dietrich |
| Power, hp | 1 x 600 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 240 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 220 |
| Crew, crew members | 3 |
Image and diagram gallery of the Bernard 197GR
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