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| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
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| n/a | 1912 |
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Bleriot XIbis
Four Duks-built Bleriot XIbis single-seat monoplanes with 50 hp Gnome engine delivered from Russia in 1912. At least two single-seaters in use by 17 October 1912. Used by 1, 2 and 3 Aeroplane Otdelenie for the reconnaissance role. One example captured by Greek forces circa 21 June 1913. Withdrawn from service in 1916.
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Oct 1912 | |||
| n/a | Oct 1912 | |||
| n/a | Oct 1912 | |||
| n/a | Oct 1912 |
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Bleriot XI-2 Artillerie
Two Bleriot XI-2 two-seater monoplanes with 70 hp Gnome engines obtained in 1912 from France. Used by 2 and 3 Aeroplane Otdelenie for the bombing and reconnaissance roles. One example captured by Greek forces circa 21 June 1913. Two more XI-2 obtained from France in late 1914. Remaining aircraft withdrawn from service in 1916.
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 1912 | |||
| n/a | 1912 | |||
| n/a | 1914 | |||
| n/a | 1914 |
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Bleriot XI-2bis
Seven Duks-built Bleriot XI-2bis two-seat monoplanes with 70 hp Gnome engine delivered from Russia in 1912. Used by 2 and 3 Aeroplane Otdelenie for the bombing and reconnaissance roles. From late 1913 used by the Aeroplane School as a trainer until withdrawn from service in 1915.
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Oct 1912 | |||
| n/a | Oct 1912 | |||
| n/a | Oct 1912 | |||
| n/a | Oct 1912 | |||
| n/a | Oct 1912 | |||
| n/a | Oct 1912 | |||
| n/a | Oct 1912 |
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Bleriot XXI
One Bleriot XXI single-seat monoplane ordered in late 1911 and delivered from France in August 1912. 70 hp Gnome engine. Using this aeroplane, on 13 August 1912 Simeon Petrov became the first Bulgar to pilot an aircraft over Bulgaria. Used by the Aeroplane Otdelenie for the reconnaissance role. Damaged on landing early September 1912 and 30 October 1912. Survived until at least March 1913.
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Aug 1912 |
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