Bristol Type 32 Bullet
Bristol Aeroplane Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1920 · fighter
The Bristol Type 32 Bullet was a British single-seat racing and experimental biplane developed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company in the early 1920s. It featured a notably streamlined monocoque fuselage.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Streamlined monocoque fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane racer and fighter prototype
- Streamlined monocoque fuselage
- Radial engine with large spinner
Identified by its slim, well-streamlined monocoque fuselage, staggered biplane wings with rounded tips, and a large propeller spinner concealing the radial engine.
Specifications
- The Bristol Type 32 Bullet has a length of 7.34 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.51 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 249 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Bullet was developed in 1920 primarily as a racing aircraft, demonstrating Bristol's interest in monocoque construction techniques. It competed in air races but did not lead to a production fighter design.
Variants
Only a single example of the Type 32 Bullet was built; it was not developed further.
Where you'll see it
The Bristol Bullet did not enter service, remaining a one-off racer and technology demonstrator in the United Kingdom.
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