Blackburn G.P.
Blackburn · United Kingdom · first flew 1916 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Blackburn G.P. was a British twin-engine reconnaissance torpedo floatplane of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.02 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engine biplane floatplane
- Engine nacelles on the upper surface of the lower wings
- Biplane tail unit with twin fins and rudders
A large biplane floatplane with two main floats, a tail float, and wings that fold back for storage.
Specifications
- The Blackburn G.P. has a length of 14.02 m (46 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22.82 m (75 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 156 km/h (97 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
Blackburn developed it as an anti-submarine floatplane after the poor results of the Blackburn T.B. The first aircraft had two Sunbeam Nubian engines.
Variants
The second aircraft was sometimes called the Blackburn S.P., for Special Purpose. A related type was the Blackburn R.T.1 Kangaroo.
Where you'll see it
Two were built. It could carry an air-dropped torpedo or bombs on underwing racks, with Lewis guns on Scarff rings.
Related aircraft
- Blackburn Triplane
- Blackburn Type D
- Blackburn Pellet
- Blackburn L.1 Bluebird
- AD Flying Boat
- AD Navyplane
- AEG C.IV
- AEG C.V
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