Bristol Berkeley
Bristol · United Kingdom · first flew 1925 · bomber
The Bristol Berkeley was built to a British government specification for a single-engine day or night bomber.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.05 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large two-seat biplane
- Single Rolls-Royce Condor III V-12 engine
- Lewis gun in the rear cockpit
It is a large single-engined biplane powered by a water-cooled Rolls-Royce Condor III V-12.
Specifications
- The Bristol Berkeley has a length of 14.05 m (46 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.65 m (58 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 5 March 1925. It was designed by W.T. Reid.
Variants
Three of these two-seat biplanes were built.
Where you'll see it
No contract for further production was awarded.
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- Bristol Type 101
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