Bristol Type 72 Racer
Bristol Aeroplane Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1922 · light aircraft
A British racing monoplane designed by Wilfrid Thomas Reid and built at Filton.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.58 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat racing monoplane
- Mid-wing layout
- Bristol Jupiter radial engine
A compact mid-wing monoplane with a Bristol Jupiter IV radial engine.
Specifications
- The Bristol Type 72 Racer has a length of 6.58 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.67 m (25 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The Type 72 Racer first flew in 1922.
Variants
Only one example of the Type 72 was built.
Where you'll see it
It was built as a single-seat racer.
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