Boulton & Paul P.9
Boulton & Paul · United Kingdom · first flew 1919 · light aircraft
The Boulton & Paul P.9 was a British two-seat light biplane produced in the immediate aftermath of World War I, designed for the anticipated postwar civil aviation market. It was a simple and economical aircraft based on wartime experience.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.52 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- British immediate postwar light biplane
- Boulton & Paul's early civil design
- Two-seat open cockpit design for private use
Small single-bay biplane with equal-span wings, conventional landing gear, and an open two-seat cockpit. Typical early 1920s British light biplane construction with fabric and wood.
Specifications
- The Boulton & Paul P.9 has a length of 7.52 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.38 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 167 km/h (104 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Boulton & Paul built aircraft during WWI and sought to transition to civil production after the Armistice. The P.9 was designed to appeal to private owners and flying clubs at a time when many ex-military aircraft were flooding the market. Like most postwar British light aircraft, it struggled to find buyers against cheap surplus types. A small number were built.
Variants
The P.9 was produced in very limited numbers. Boulton & Paul subsequently focused on larger military aircraft designs, culminating in the Overstrand bomber.
Where you'll see it
Used by private owners in the United Kingdom in the early 1920s. Not adopted militarily. The type had a very short commercial life.
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