Blackburn T.R.1 Sprat
Blackburn Aeroplane and Motor Co · United Kingdom · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The Blackburn T.R.1 Sprat was a British single-engine two-seat biplane trainer, built in 1926.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.92 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane layout
- Two-seat trainer layout
- Water-cooled V-12 engine in the nose
It is a two-seat biplane powered by a water-cooled V-12 Rolls-Royce Falcon III engine.
Specifications
- The Blackburn T.R.1 Sprat has a length of 8.92 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.59 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by F. A. Bumpas for advanced training, deck-landing and seaplane experience, and first flew on 24 April 1926.
Variants
There were no variants: just one was built.
Where you'll see it
It was a trainer with a crew of two.
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