Bristol T.B.8
Bristol · United Kingdom · first flew 1913 · light aircraft
The Bristol T.B.8, or Bristol-Coanda T.B.8, was an early British biplane designed by Henri Coanda. Fifty-four were built, mainly used as trainers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Two-bay biplane with a slender fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-bay biplane with a slender fuselage
- Gnome or Le Rhone rotary engine at the nose
- Distinctive four-wheel undercarriage
It is a two-seat, two-bay biplane with a four-wheel undercarriage. Early aircraft used wing warping, and later ones were fitted with ailerons.
Specifications
- The Bristol T.B.8 has a length of 8.92 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.48 m (38 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed as a biplane conversion of the Bristol-Coanda Monoplane to meet an order from the British Admiralty. It first flew on 12 August 1913 and was tested with both wheels and floats.
Variants
The G.B.75 was an improved version for Romania with a streamlined front fuselage, a rounded cowling and a 75 hp Gnome Monosoupape. The T.B.8H was a prototype converted from a monoplane and fitted with twin floats.
Where you'll see it
The Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Flying Corps bought it, and three went to France in 1914 with a squadron commanded by Charles Rumney Samson. One made the type's only bombing sortie, against German gun batteries at Middelkerke on 25 November 1914, and it was then relegated to training until 1916.
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