Dyott Bomber
Hewlett & Blondeau · United Kingdom · first flew 1916 · bomber
The Dyott Bomber was a prototype twin-engined British biplane bomber of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.72 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-engined biplane
- Six-cylinder water-cooled inline engines
- Crew of three
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Specifications
- The Dyott Bomber has a length of 13.72 m (45 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.34 m (70 ft).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It was designed by George Miller Dyott, built by Hewlett & Blondeau, and first flew in August 1916.
Variants
There were no variants: two examples were built.
Where you'll see it
The type was not adopted for service.
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