Bristol Type 101
| Type 101 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Fighter |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| Designer | Capt. Frank Barnwell |
| First flight | 27 July Template:Avyear |
| Number built | 1 |
The Bristol Type 101, was a British two-seat fighter prototype in the 1920s.
Development
Designed as a private venture, the 101 was of mixed construction, the fuselage being a plywood-covered spruce structure and the wings being of steel with fabric skinning. It was powered by the same engine as the Type 95 - a 450 hp (340 kW) Bristol Jupiter VI. Armament consisted of two synchronised .303 in (7.7 mm) Vickers machine guns as well as a ring-mounted .303 in (7.7 mm) Lewis Gun at the rear.
Operational history
Cleaner and more compact than most aircraft in its class, the 101 displayed a relatively high performance when first flown in 1927. However, it was rejected by the Air Ministry due to its wood construction, which was seen as out-of-date. No other buyers could be found and no more aircraft were produced.
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
Performance