It had a range of 200 km (120 mi), a top speed of 105–113 km/h (65–70 mph) and a ceiling of 3,350–6,000 m (10,990–19,690 ft) depending on engine and manufacturer.

It incorporated a light steel frame structure which made it more durable when operating out of makeshift wartime military aviation airfields.

As one of the main types that the French Aviation Militaire chose to standardize on in 1914, the Voisin III quickly became one of the most common Allied bombers early in the war.

The steel frame construction of the aircraft enabled a bomb load of approximately 150 kg (330 lb) to be carried.

[6] de Goys’ contribution both as a tactical leader and theoretician is significant in developing the theory and practice of long range bombing sorties.

An almost unopposed bombing campaign was conducted by GB1 during the early months of 1915, culminating in a retaliatory attack against the Badische Anilin Gesellschaft at Ludwigshafen, Germany, on 26 May 1915,[6] shortly after the German Army introduced poison gas in battle.

[13] Data from The Aeroplanes of the Royal Flying Corps (Military Wing) [14]General characteristics Performance Armament