Grahame-White G.W.E.7
Grahame-White Aviation Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1919 · airliner
The Grahame-White G.W.E.7 was a British twin-engined transport biplane designed by M Boudot. It was built by the Grahame-White Aviation Company at Hendon.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.89 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined biplane airliner
- Two Rolls-Royce Eagle V engines
- 60 foot span
Look for a large twin-engined biplane airliner with an 18 metre span and Rolls-Royce Eagle engines.
Specifications
- The Grahame-White G.W.E.7 has a length of 11.89 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18.29 m (60 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 186 km/h (116 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1919. It was powered by two 320 hp Rolls-Royce Eagle V piston engines.
Variants
Only one aircraft was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
It carried four passengers with a crew of two. The single aircraft was destroyed.
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