France's Bloch 162 bomber
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Design
The Bloch 162 was originally used for mail transport.1
Prototype
The Bloch 162 prototype took to the air on June 1, 1940.1
Production
- Prototype: 11
- Bloch 162:
Variants
Usage
The prototype was captured by the Germans and tested.1
Specifications
| Bloch 1621 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bomber1 |
| Crew | |
| Engine (Type) | 4: Gnome-Rhône 14 N1 |
| Cylinders | |
| Cooling | |
| Net HP | 1,100 each1 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 92' 8"1 |
| Length | 72' 3"1 |
| Height | |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Normal load | |
| Loaded | |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 344 mph1 |
| Cruising speed | |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | |
| Range | |
| Range - maximum | |
| Armament |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 1, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
