Boulton Paul Bourges
Boulton and Paul · United Kingdom · first flew 1918 · bomber
The Boulton and Paul P.7 Bourges was a prototype British twin-engined biplane day bomber built to replace the Airco DH.10 Amiens.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.28 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-engined biplane bomber
- Two ABC Dragonfly I radial engines
- Three-man crew
A twin-engined biplane day bomber with a span of just over 17 m.
Specifications
- The Boulton Paul Bourges has a length of 11.28 m (37 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.48 m (57 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 199 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It first flew in 1918. It showed excellent performance and manoeuvrability.
Variants
Three prototypes were built.
Where you'll see it
Post-war cost cutting meant the DH.10 was not replaced and the Bourges did not enter service.
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