Cody Circuit of Britain Biplane
Samuel Franklin Cody · United Kingdom · first flew 1911 · light aircraft
The Cody Circuit of Britain biplane, also known as the Cody III, was the third powered aircraft built by Samuel Franklin Cody.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.14 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Pusher biplane with a single frontal elevator on booms
- Two rear-mounted rudders, each on a boom at top and bottom
- Wheels mounted on each lower wingtip
It had a tricycle undercarriage with an added long rear skid.
Specifications
- The Cody Circuit of Britain Biplane has a length of 9.14 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.19 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 93 km/h (58 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from his Michelin Cup winner of 1910 and used the same 60 hp Green engine. Its maiden flight was on 13 July 1911.
Variants
Only one was built. The tail was the most obvious difference from its predecessor.
Where you'll see it
Cody flew it in the 1911 Daily Mail Circuit of Britain, in which he was the only British contestant to complete the course. On 29 October he set a new British endurance record of five hours and fifteen minutes.
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