Breguet 14
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.
| 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 |
| Developed from | Breguet AV |
| Variants | Breguet 16 and 17 |
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.
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