Nicholas-Beazley NB-8G
Nicholas-Beazley Airplane Company · United States · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Nicholas-Beazley NB-8G is a United States two-seat parasol-wing light monoplane constructed in the early 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.17 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Armstrong-Siddeley Genet II five-cylinder radial engine
- Light two-seat layout
Look for a small parasol-wing monoplane about 6.2 m long with a span of 11.4 m and a radial engine.
Specifications
- The Nicholas-Beazley NB-8G has a length of 6.17 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.43 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 177 km/h (110 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Tom Kirkup and first flew in 1931.
Variants
Power came from an 80 hp Armstrong-Siddeley Genet II five-cylinder radial engine.
Where you'll see it
Fifty-seven were built, and private owner pilots were the main users. Several were still airworthy in 2009.
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