Gloster TC.33
Gloster Aircraft Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1932 · transport aircraft
The Gloster TC.33 was a large four-engined biplane designed for troop carrying and medical evacuation in the early 1930s. Only one was built.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 24.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Large four-engined biplane
- Engines in push-pull arrangement, with tractor and pusher propellers
- Twin tail
A big biplane with four engines in push-pull pairs and a twin tail.
Specifications
- The Gloster TC.33 has a length of 24.3 m (80 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 28.9 m (95 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 227 km/h (141 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
It was designed by H. P. Folland and first flew on 23 February 1932. It was powered by four Rolls-Royce Kestrel engines, two driving tractor propellers and two driving pusher propellers.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
It was designed to carry 30 troops.
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