Grahame-White Type XIII
Grahame-White Aviation Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1914 · light aircraft
The Grahame-White Type XIII was a racing seaplane built to compete in the Daily Mail's 1914 Circuit of Britain air race. It was to be flown by company founder Claude Grahame-White.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.31 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-bay biplane with staggered wings of equal span braced by N-struts
- Twin pontoons with a small third pontoon beneath the tail
- Streamlined aluminium engine cowling
Look for a staggered single-bay biplane on twin pontoons, with a small third pontoon under the tail and a streamlined aluminium engine cowling.
Specifications
- The Grahame-White Type XIII has a length of 8.31 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.48 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 136 km/h (85 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was a conventional single-bay biplane, and the forward fuselage featured a streamlined aluminium engine cowling. The rest of the construction was wood and fabric.
Variants
Only one Type XIII was built. It was later converted into a landplane.
Where you'll see it
The Circuit of Britain was cancelled due to the outbreak of World War I. The sole aircraft was later converted into a landplane.
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