Bristol Superfreighter
Bristol Aeroplane Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1953 · transport aircraft
The Bristol Type 170 Superfreighter Mk 32 was a larger, stretched version of the Bristol Freighter. It was designed for Silver City Airways for use on the short air ferry routes to France.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Stretched fuselage for carrying vehicles and passengers |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- High-wing twin-engined monoplane
- Two 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines with four-bladed propellers
- Stretched fuselage for carrying vehicles and passengers
Look for a stretched high-wing twin-radial freighter with a large cargo hold.
Specifications
- The Bristol Superfreighter has a length of 22.4 m (73 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 32.92 m (108 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 362 km/h (225 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It first flew on 16 January 1953 and entered service the same year. It was powered by two 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines.
Variants
The Superfreighter was the Type 170 Series 32, stretched from the Bristol Freighter.
Where you'll see it
It carried a crew of three and either cargo or 20 passengers plus cars.
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