Bristol Type 84 Bloodhound
Bristol Aeroplane Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1923 · fighter
The Bristol Bloodhound was a British two-seat reconnaissance/fighter aircraft designed and built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company as a possible replacement for the Bristol F.2 Fighter.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.08 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane
- Single tractor engine of 425 hp
- Scarff ring in the rear cockpit
Look for a two-seat biplane with a forward Vickers gun and a Lewis gun on a Scarff ring in the rear cockpit.
Specifications
- The Bristol Type 84 Bloodhound has a length of 8.08 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.24 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 209 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Wilfred Reid and first flew in May 1923.
Variants
Four prototypes were built.
Where you'll see it
The type was not a success.
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