Bristol Type 163 Buckingham
Bristol Aeroplane Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1943 · bomber
The Bristol Type 163 Buckingham was a British Second World War medium bomber for the Royal Air Force.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.27 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined mid-wing medium bomber
- Two Bristol Centaurus sleeve-valve radials
- Used mainly for transport and liaison
A twin-engined mid-wing aircraft with two 18-cylinder Bristol Centaurus VII radials and a top speed of 336 mph.
Specifications
- The Bristol Type 163 Buckingham has a length of 14.27 m (47 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.89 m (72 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 541 km/h (336 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 4 February 1943. It was overtaken by events and built in small numbers.
Variants
The Bristol Brigand and Buckmaster were developed from it.
Where you'll see it
It was used mainly for transport and liaison duties.
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