Bristol Buckmaster
Bristol Aeroplane Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1944 · light aircraft
The Bristol Buckmaster was an advanced British training aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force during the 1950s. Designated the Type 166, it was developed from the Bristol Buckingham.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.27 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-engined mid-wing advanced trainer
- Two Bristol Centaurus VII radial engines with four-bladed propellers
- Crew of three: student pilot, instructor and radio operator
A large twin-engined trainer powered by two 2,400 hp Bristol Centaurus VII radial engines with four-bladed Rotol propellers. It carried a student pilot, an instructor and a radio operator.
Specifications
- The Bristol Buckmaster has a length of 14.27 m (47 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.89 m (72 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 566 km/h (352 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
The first flight was on 27 October 1944 and the type was introduced in 1945. It was developed from the Bristol Buckingham.
Variants
The Type 166 Buckmaster was developed from the Bristol Buckingham. A total of 112 were built.
Where you'll see it
The Royal Air Force was the primary user. Production ran from 1945 to 1946 and 112 were built.
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