Butler Blackhawk
Butler Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Butler Blackhawk was an American three-seat open-cockpit single-engined biplane of the late 1920s, developed from the Skyway.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.32 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Open-cockpit single-engine biplane
- Upper wing longer than the lower: 10.4 m against 8.7 m
- Wright J-5 Whirlwind radial engine in the nose
A utility biplane with a 220 hp Wright J-5 Whirlwind radial, carrying a crew of one and two passengers.
Specifications
- The Butler Blackhawk has a length of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.36 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 209 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Blackhawk was built in small numbers in the late 1920s, and its intended production run was interrupted by the onset of the Great Depression.
Variants
The Blackhawk was developed from the Skyway; the prototype was converted from a Skyway.
Where you'll see it
Thirteen serial numbers were allocated before Butler shut down its production line. Art Goebel bought one for personal use, and some later served as crop dusters.
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