Breguet 14
French WW1 bomber aircraft / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Breguet 14?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The Breguet XIV (in contemporary practice) or Breguet 14 was a French biplane bomber and reconnaissance aircraft of World War I. It was built in very large numbers and production continued for many years after the end of the war.
Quick Facts Role, Manufacturer ...
Breguet 14 | |
---|---|
Role | Bomber and reconnaissance |
Manufacturer | Breguet |
Designer | Marcel Vuillierme |
First flight | 21 November 1916 |
Introduction | May 1917 |
Status | Retired |
Primary users | Aéronautique Militaire US Army Air Service Polish Air Force Royal Thai Air Force |
Produced | 1916–1928 |
Number built | c. 8,000[1] |
Developed from | Breguet AV |
Variants | Breguet 16 and 17 |
Close
The Breguet 14 was among the first mass-produced aircraft to use large amounts of aluminium, rather than wood or steel, in its structure. This allowed the airframe to be both lighter and stronger, in turn making the aircraft fast and agile and it was able to outrun some contemporary fighters.