Blackburn Velos
Blackburn Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1925 · fighter
The Blackburn Velos was a British two-seat biplane built for export to the Greek Navy in the 1920s, intended for torpedo attack and general maritime reconnaissance duties. It was derived from the Blackburn Dart torpedo bomber.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.82 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- 1920s Greek Navy torpedo/reconnaissance biplane
- Single radial engine in nose
- Export biplane built for Greece
A large single-engine biplane with wide-chord wings, a radial engine, and provisions for a torpedo under the fuselage; the wide undercarriage and float attachment points distinguish it as a naval type.
Specifications
- The Blackburn Velos has a length of 10.82 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.78 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 172 km/h (107 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed as an export version of the Blackburn Dart, the Velos was sold to Greece where it served with the Hellenic Naval Air Service in the mid-to-late 1920s. A small number were built and they represented one of Blackburn's successful interwar export efforts.
Variants
Based on the Dart; the Velos was essentially a simplified export variant.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Hellenic Naval Air Service in the late 1920s.
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