Time Period: World War I
Country of Origin: France
Type: Biplane, Bomber Aircraft
Manufacturer: Société Anonyme des Aéroplanes G. Voisin
Voisin V Aircraft Overview
The Voisin V was a French biplane aircraft designed and built by the Voisin brothers in the early years of aviation. It was a development of the earlier Voisin III design and was used primarily as a bomber and reconnaissance aircraft during World War I.
The Voisin V was a two-seater biplane with a wooden structure and fabric covering. It was powered by a 150-horsepower Salmson water-cooled engine and had a top speed of around 84 miles per hour (135 kilometers per hour). The aircraft was armed with a single machine gun mounted on the upper wing, and could carry up to 440 pounds (200 kilograms) of bombs.
Like the earlier Voisin III, the Voisin V used a box girder structure for the wings, which made them stronger and more rigid. It also featured a streamlined nose and a more powerful engine, which made it faster and more capable than its predecessor.
During World War I, the Voisin V was widely used by the French military as a bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. It was also used by other air forces, including the Belgian and Russian air forces.
Overall, the Voisin V was an important aircraft in the early years of aviation, and helped establish the importance of reliable, multirole aircraft designs. Its rugged construction, ease of handling, and versatility made it a popular choice among pilots, and it played an important role in the development of military aviation during World War I.
Voisin V Specifications
- Crew: 2
- Length: 9.62 m (31 ft 7 in)
- Wingspan: 15.96 m (52 ft 5 in)
- Height: 3.81 m (12 ft 6 in)
- Max Takeoff Weight: 1,470 kg (3,240 lb)
- Engine: 1 × Salmson (Canton-Unné) P9 9-cylinder water-cooled radial piston engine, 110 kW (150 hp)
Voisin V Performance
- Maximum Speed: 119 km/h (74 mph)
- Combat Range: 249 km (155 mi)
- Service Ceiling: 3,500 m (11,500 ft)
