Blackburn B-3
Blackburn Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1932 · bomber
The Blackburn B-3 was a prototype British torpedo bomber designed and built by Blackburn Aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.14 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane layout
- Single engine in the nose
- Two-man crew
It is a two-seat biplane powered by a Rolls-Royce Buzzard IIIMS engine.
Specifications
- The Blackburn B-3 has a length of 12.14 m (40 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.09 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 229 km/h (142 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a potential replacement for the Ripon and first flew on 8 March 1932.
Variants
Only the two prototypes were built.
Where you'll see it
It was unsuccessful and did not enter service.
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