The Antoinette I was very similar to the Antoinette II, but No. II with ailerons and also carried the first passenger.
First flown in February 1908, the Antoinette II was also known as the Gastambide-Mengin II.
Characterized by its tricycle undercarriage and low-mounted rudder, this monoplane was designed and built by Léon Levavasseur and fitted with a 50-hp Antoinette V-8 engine.
The relatively successful machine made at least seven flights and went through several different design iterations.
The Gastambide-Mengin led to the later Antoinette.
Span: 34’5″
Weight: 772 lb
All Aero 