Blackburn Nautilus
Blackburn Aeroplane and Motor Co. · United Kingdom · first flew 1929 · fighter
A British single-engine, two-seat biplane spotter/fighter built in 1929.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat single-engined biplane
- Spotter or fighter role
- Single 525 hp engine
A two-seat tractor biplane with a single 525 hp engine.
Specifications
- The Blackburn Nautilus has a length of 9.65 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.27 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 248 km/h (154 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Blackburn 2F.1 Nautilus was designed by F. A. Bumpas and first flew in May 1929.
Variants
Only one was completed.
Where you'll see it
It was designed as a spotter and interceptor.
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