BAT F.K.23 Bantam
British Aerial Transport · United Kingdom · first flew 1918 · fighter
The BAT F.K.23 Bantam was a British single-seat fighter biplane produced by British Aerial Transport Company Limited of London during the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.61 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small single-seat biplane fighter
- Single engine in the nose
- Two synchronised machine guns
A very small single-seat biplane, only about 5.6 m long with a span of 7.6 m.
Specifications
- The BAT F.K.23 Bantam has a length of 5.61 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.62 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 222 km/h (138 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1918. It was powered by a 200 hp engine.
Variants
Two versions were built: the F.K.22 Bantam I (prototypes and evaluation aircraft, 2 built) and the F.K.23 Bantam II (production aircraft, 3 prototypes plus 9 aircraft).
Where you'll see it
Its maximum speed was 138 mph and its endurance 3 hours 30 minutes. It was armed with two forward-firing synchronised Vickers guns.
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