Beijing 1
Beijing Aviation Institute · China · first flew 1958 · airliner
A prototype twin-engined small airliner of the 1950s, designed and built in China.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing twin-engined monoplane
- Two piston engines of 260 hp
- Cabin for 8 to 10 passengers
A low-wing light airliner with two engines on the wing.
Specifications
- The Beijing 1 has a length of 12.15 m (40 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.4 m (54 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 300 km/h (186 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was built by the Beijing Aviation Institute and first flew on 24 September 1958.
Variants
Only one example was built.
Where you'll see it
It did not enter production.
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