Blériot XI

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:light_aircraft
crossing the English Channel
gptkbp:airshow_appearance frequently appeared in airshows
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:civil_aviation
gptkbp:control_surfaces elevator and rudder
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:cultural_impact symbol of early aviation achievement
gptkbp:design_features high wing configuration
gptkbp:design_philosophy simplicity and efficiency
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Louis_Blériot
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Gnome_Omega
gptkbp:engine_power 50 hp
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Gnome_Omega
gptkbp:exhibited_at museums worldwide
gptkbp:famous_for its role in early aviation
gptkbp:film_technique featured in documentaries about aviation history
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Louis_Blériot
1909
gptkbp:fuselage_material gptkb:wood
gptkbp:historical_context developed during the early 20th century aviation boom
gptkbp:historical_event first flight across the English Channel
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneering aircraft design
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blériot XI
gptkbp:influenced subsequent monoplane designs
the design of future light aircraft.
gptkbp:influenced_by earlier aircraft designs
European aviation developments
gptkbp:inspired_by the Wright brothers' flights
gptkbp:landing_gear fixed
gptkbp:legacy influenced future aircraft designs
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Blériot_Aéronautique
Blériot Aeronautique
gptkbp:max_speed 70 km/h
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:French
gptkbp:notable_achievement first aircraft to fly across the English Channel
gptkbp:notable_achievements set several aviation records
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Louis_Blériot
used for training pilots
gptkbp:number_built approximately 100
gptkbp:operational_history served in various roles during its time
gptkbp:operational_range 200 km
gptkbp:production_years 1909-1914
gptkbp:role gptkb:civil_aviation
gptkbp:specification varied by model
gptkbp:successor Blériot XI bis
gptkbp:tail_type conventional tail
gptkbp:type gptkb:monoplane
gptkbp:used_by military and civilian pilots
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:civil_aviation
military training during World War I
gptkbp:variant Blériot XI-2
gptkbp:weight 300 kg
gptkbp:wing_configuration gptkb:textiles
gptkbp:wingspan 8.2 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1914_air_meet
gptkb:1910_air_meet
gptkb:Louis_Blériot
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6