Bristol Type 91 Brownie
Bristol Aeroplane Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1924 · light aircraft
The Bristol Type 91 Brownie was a light sports aircraft produced in the United Kingdom by the Bristol Aeroplane Company in 1924.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Pilot and passenger in tandem open cockpits
- Fixed tailskid undercarriage
It is a low-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional layout, with the pilot and passenger in tandem open cockpits.
Specifications
- The Bristol Type 91 Brownie has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.54 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 113 km/h (70 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Frank Barnwell and first flew on 6 August 1924, powered by a 32 hp Bristol Cherub I.
Variants
Three examples were built in total.
Where you'll see it
It won the 1,000 pound prize for second place at the Lympne light aircraft trials in October 1924.
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