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Jordanov-1 
One two-seat reconnaissance biplane (100 hp Argus) designed and built by Asen Jordanov. The first Bulgarian-designed aircraft operated by the Bulgarian Aviation Company. First flight early 1915, but grounded for design improvements. Flight tested on 7 August 1915 and accepted by Bulgarian Defence Ministry on 10 August 1915. Planned series production cancelled. Used for pilot training. Date withdrawn from service not known.

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
? ?   Aug 1915  

References:

  • Air Enthusiast No.94 July/August 2001 pp19-20
  • Air Power of the Kingdom of Bulgaria Part II by Dimitar Nedialkov, 2001
  • Asen Jordanov-1


Grigorov-1 
One two-seat reconnaissance biplane floatplane, designed and built by Atanas Grigorov. The first Bulgarian-designed floatplane. Basic layout based on the Friedrischshafen FF-33 seaplane. Named 'Leitenant Liapchev'. Evaluated by Bulgarian Navy with favourable results, but series production cancelled when prototype destroyed in a violent storm circa 1925.

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
-     1924  

References:

  • Air Enthusiast No.94 July/August 2001 pp19-20


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