Bristol Bullpup
Bristol Aeroplane Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1928 · fighter
The Bristol Type 107 Bullpup was a British fighter aircraft built in the 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.16 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane fighter layout
- Bristol Mercury IIA radial engine in the nose
- Two Vickers machine guns
It was a biplane powered by a 480 hp Bristol Mercury IIA radial engine and armed with two .303 in Vickers guns.
Specifications
- The Bristol Bullpup has a length of 7.16 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.14 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 306 km/h (190 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The single prototype first flew on 28 April 1928.
Variants
Only the single prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
It was not selected for squadron service.
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- Bristol Type 109
- Bristol Bulldog
- Bristol Type 110A
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- Boeing F3B
- Boeing P-12/F4B
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