Bristol T.T.A.
British and Colonial Aeroplane Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1916 · fighter
The Bristol Type 6 T.T.A was a British two-seat, twin-engine biplane designed in 1915 as a defence fighter. Two prototypes were built, but it did not go into production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.94 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Three-bay biplane with constant-chord unswept wings
- Two engines in rectangular nacelles midway between the wings
- Gunner's cockpit in the nose and twin-wheeled undercarriage units under each engine
Look for a twin-engined biplane with nacelles between the wings, a nose gunner's cockpit and a finless balanced rudder.
Specifications
- The Bristol T.T.A. has a length of 11.94 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.31 m (54 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed to a War Office requirement for a local defence aircraft, and T.T. stood for twin tractor. The first prototype was completed on 26 April 1916 with two 120 hp Beardmore engines, and the second followed in May.
Variants
The original design, the Bristol T.T., envisaged two 150 hp R.A.F. 4a engines, but those engines were given priority for other aircraft. The Beardmore-powered version was designated T.T.A.
Where you'll see it
Both prototypes flew to Upavon for service tests. Top speed and climb were better than the larger F.E.4, but the aircraft was not liked and gained no production orders.
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