Bristol Type 101
Bristol · United Kingdom · first flew 1927 · fighter
The Bristol Type 101 was a British two-seat fighter prototype of the 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.33 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-bay biplane
- Single nose-mounted Bristol Jupiter VI radial engine
- Two crew, with a ring-mounted Lewis gun at the rear
A cleaner and more compact biplane than most of its class, with a single-bay layout and a 450 hp Bristol Jupiter VI engine.
Specifications
- The Bristol Type 101 has a length of 8.33 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.23 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 257 km/h (160 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed as a private venture and first flew at Filton on 8 August 1927, piloted by Cyril Uwins, registered G-EBOW.
Variants
Only one was built. It was later used as a testbed for the 485 hp Bristol Mercury II nine-cylinder radial engine.
Where you'll see it
The Air Ministry rejected it because its wood construction was seen as out of date, and no other buyers were found. With a Jupiter VIA engine it came second in the 1928 King's Cup race at an average of 159.9 mph.
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