Bristol S.S.A.
Bristol · United Kingdom · first flew 1914 · fighter
The Bristol S.S.A. (Single-Seat Armoured) was an armoured scout built at Bristol in 1914 to fulfil a French government order.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.02 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane
- Seven-cylinder air-cooled rotary engine
- Armoured scout
Look for a small single-seat biplane with a rotary engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Bristol S.S.A. has a length of 6.02 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.33 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 171 km/h (106 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Henri Coanda and first flew on 8 May 1914.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no other versions.
Where you'll see it
It was powered by an 80 hp seven-cylinder rotary engine and had an endurance of three hours.
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- Bristol Scout C
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- Ponnier L.1
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