Bristol Type 92
Bristol Aeroplane Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1925 · light aircraft
The Bristol Type 92, sometimes known as the Laboratory biplane, was built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company to address differences between wind tunnel cowling models and full-scale radial engine cowlings.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.94 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Biplane built as a scaled-up wind tunnel model
- Bristol Jupiter VI nine-cylinder radial
- Two-seat research aircraft
A research biplane with a 450 hp Bristol Jupiter VI radial.
Specifications
- The Bristol Type 92 has a length of 8.94 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 212 km/h (132 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Frank Barnwell as a scaled-up version of a wind tunnel model aircraft. It first flew on 13 November 1925.
Variants
There were no variants: one was built.
Where you'll see it
It flew in the mid-1920s and was retired in 1928.
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