Blériot XI
Discover the Blériot XI, the iconic French monoplane, making history with the first Channel crossing in 1909. Explore its design, records & military service.
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Bleriot 67
Explore the Blériot LXVII, an innovative 1916 French four-engine biplane that pioneered heavy aircraft design, facing early challenges in aviation.
Bleriot VI Libellule
Blériot VI “Libellule”: Louis Blériot’s pioneering 1907 tandem aircraft. Overcoming early design and piloting challenges, a milestone in aviation history.
Bleriot 105
Discover the Bleriot 105, a French transport biplane from 1924. Learn about its design, Hispano-Suiza engines, and why this large passenger aircraft struggled.
Blériot 110 ‘Joseph Le Brix’
Discover the Blériot 110 ‘Joseph Le Brix’, France’s legendary long-range aircraft. Set multiple world records, braved transatlantic storms, and pushed aviation limits.
Blériot 106
Discover the Blériot 106, a unique French seven-seater transport aircraft from 1925, designed by Léon Kirste. Learn about its design, first flight, and conversion attempts.
Bleriot VII
Explore the Bleriot VII, Louis Blériot’s futuristic 1907 monoplane with pioneering elevon controls. Discover its innovative design and fateful first flight.
BLG66 Belouga
Discover the French BLG66 Belouga cluster bomb, developed by Matra and Thomson Brandt. Learn about its design, submunitions, and multi-role combat capabilities.
Durandal
Discover the Durandal concrete-piercing bomb, developed by Marta SA. Learn about its design, deployment, and effectiveness in disabling runways and fortifications.
Blériot 74
Discover the Blériot 74, the French “Mammouth.” A bomber turned airliner at WWI’s end, its brief history ended in a tragic crash with ace Berthelot.