BAT F.K.26
British Aerial Transport · United Kingdom · first flew 1919 · airliner
The BAT F.K.26 was a British single-engined four-passenger biplane transport aircraft produced by British Aerial Transport Company Limited of London at the end of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.57 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined biplane
- Cabin for four passengers
- Rolls-Royce Eagle VII V-12 engine
A biplane 10.57 metres long with a 14.02 metre span and a maximum speed of 122 mph.
Specifications
- The BAT F.K.26 has a length of 10.57 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.02 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 196 km/h (122 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed by Frederick Koolhoven, it first flew in 1919. It was powered by a 350 hp Rolls-Royce Eagle VII V-12 water-cooled engine.
Variants
Four F.K.26 aircraft were built in all.
Where you'll see it
The primary user was Instone Air Line. It could carry four passengers or 1,000 lb (about 450 kg) of freight, with a range of 600 miles.
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- BAT Basilisk
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- de Havilland DH.16
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