Bristol Type T
| Bristol Biplane Type T | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Sport plane |
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| First flight: |
1911 |
| Number of pieces: |
5 |
The Bristol Biplane Type T was a double-decker developed further for the French pilot Maurice Tabuteau from the Bristol Boxkite model . In addition to the machine for Tabuteau, the British manufacturer British and Colonial Airplane Company built four more copies, which took part in various air races in 1911. However, no one was granted success in these competitions.
development
In contrast to the Boxkite, the Bristol Biplane Type T had a closed pilot's cockpit, extended skids as rollover protection in front of the main landing gear and a more powerful Gnome motor. At least one machine was equipped with a 60 hp (45 kW) Renault engine.
commitment
Tabuteau's machine was used in the 1911 Circuit de l'Europe air race. The other four copies also took part in the Circuit of Britain competition in 1911.
variants
- Bristol Challenge-England: Type T modified by Gordon England in 1911 to accommodate an in-line ENV engine (60 HP / 45 kW)
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| crew | 1 |
| length | 7.47 m |
| span | 10.67 m |
| height | ? m |
| Wing area | 32.52 m² |
| Empty mass | 295 kg |
| Max. Takeoff mass | 386 kg |
| Cruising speed | ? km / h |
| Top speed | 88 km / h |
| Service ceiling | ? m |
| Range | ? km |
| Engines | 1 × air-cooled rotary motor Gnome Gamma with 52 kW |
literature
- AERO, issue 40, Marshall Cavendish International Ltd., London 1984.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Christopher H. Barnes: Bristol Aircraft since 1910. Putnam, London 1964, p. 59.