Blackburn B-7
Blackburn Aeroplane and Motor Co. Ltd · United Kingdom · first flew 1934 · bomber
The Blackburn B-7 was a single-engine two/three-seat biplane built to a British Air Ministry specification for a general-purpose, multitasking aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.08 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine two/three-seat biplane
- Armstrong Siddeley Tiger IV 14-cylinder double-row radial in the nose
- Developed from the Blackburn Shark
A large single-engine biplane with a radial engine, derived from the Shark.
Specifications
- The Blackburn B-7 has a length of 12.08 m (40 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.02 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 257 km/h (160 mph).
- Typical crew: 2-3.
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History
It was developed from the Blackburn Shark and first flew on 28 November 1934. It was powered by a 700 hp Armstrong Siddeley Tiger IV.
Variants
Only one aircraft was completed.
Where you'll see it
No contracts were issued. Its armament included a forward-firing 0.303 in Vickers machine gun.
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