On 28 March 1910, this aircraft built by Henri Fabre made the first successful seaplane flight at Martigues, France. A float equipped aircraft named ‘Le Canard’.
The three-float, Gnôme-powered plane featured a fuselage consisting of two vertically spaced members, and trussed wing spars.
Engine: Gnome 7, 50hp
Span: 45’11” / 14 m
Length: 27’10” / 8.50 m
Height: 12 ft 2 in / 3.70 m
Wing area: 182.99 sq.ft / 17.00 sq.m
Weight gross: 1047 lb / 475 kg
Speed: 55 mph / 89 kph
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