Boulton Paul Bugle
Boulton & Paul · United Kingdom · first flew 1923 · bomber
The Boulton & Paul Bugle was a twin-engine biplane heavy bomber designed for the Royal Air Force.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.12 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-engine biplane heavy bomber
- Engines in streamlined nacelles with a hinged mounting that swings them out for maintenance
- Semi-circular fuel tanks hung under the upper wing
A large twin-engine biplane with fuel tanks slung under the upper wing and patented interplane struts.
Specifications
- The Boulton Paul Bugle has a length of 12.12 m (40 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 19.05 m (62 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
Work began after the Air Ministry issued Specification 30/22, and the design drew on the earlier Bourges. The first flight was on 30 June 1923.
Variants
The Bugle I had 400 hp Bristol Jupiter II radials and five were built; the Bugle II had Napier Lion engines and two were built.
Where you'll see it
Seven were built in all; it was armed with Lewis guns at the nose and dorsal positions.
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