Blackburn Type L
Blackburn Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1914 · light aircraft
The Blackburn Type L was a British two-seat biplane produced just before and at the outbreak of World War I, developed by the Blackburn Aeroplane Company for potential Royal Naval Air Service use. It was a conventional tractor biplane of the period.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.91 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Early WWI British two-seat tractor biplane
- Built by Blackburn for RNAS evaluation
- One of several Blackburn pre-war designs
Conventional two-bay biplane with tractor propeller, fixed undercarriage, and open tandem cockpits. Typical of British pre-war biplane construction with wire bracing and fabric covering.
Specifications
- The Blackburn Type L has a length of 9.91 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.08 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Blackburn produced several aircraft designs in the pre-war and early war period as they sought orders from the British military. The Type L was one of these early designs, appearing in 1914. It was evaluated by the RNAS but did not lead to large production orders. Blackburn went on to develop more successful naval aircraft during and after WWI.
Variants
The Type L was produced in very small numbers; no significant variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the Royal Naval Air Service in the United Kingdom. Not adopted in quantity; Blackburn's wartime work focused on other types.
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