Bristol Ten-seater
Bristol Aeroplane Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1921 · airliner
The Bristol Ten-seater and the Bristol Brandon were British single-engine biplane transports built in the early 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.34 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large two-bay biplane
- Single engine in the nose with a forward cockpit for the pilot
- Enclosed cabin for nine passengers on the first aircraft
A big single-engine biplane with a deep cabin behind the engine and an open pilot's cockpit forward.
Specifications
- The Bristol Ten-seater has a length of 12.34 m (40 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.07 m (56 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 177 km/h (110 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Frank Barnwell designed it after the government decided in early 1921 to subsidise airlines. The first aircraft, the Type 62, first flew on 21 June 1921 with a Napier Lion engine.
Variants
The Type 75 had the Bristol Jupiter in a "power-egg" that swung open for access, and flew in July 1922 with room for eight passengers and two crew. The Type 79 Brandon had wings of greater chord and was an ambulance for the Royal Air Force.
Where you'll see it
Only three were built. The Type 62 flew for Instone Air Line on the London to Paris route and later for Handley Page Transport. Imperial Airways preferred multi-engine aircraft, so the Type 75 was converted to carry freight.
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