Beardmore W.B.1
Beardmore · United Kingdom · first flew 1917 · bomber
The Beardmore W.B.1 was a British single-engine bomber biplane of the First World War, developed by Beardmore.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.01 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Tractor biplane layout with two sets of wings
- Single engine in the nose driving a tractor propeller
- Rear cockpit carrying a Lewis gun
A three-bay tractor biplane with long-span, highly staggered wings, powered by a single 230 hp engine.
Specifications
- The Beardmore W.B.1 has a length of 10.01 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18.75 m (62 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 147 km/h (91 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by G. Tilghman Richards and first flew in 1917. It remained a prototype.
Variants
Only one W.B.1 was built, so there were no production versions.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft stayed at prototype stage and did not enter service as a bomber.
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