Westland Woodpigeon
Westland Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1924 · light aircraft
The Westland Woodpigeon was a British two-seat light biplane designed to compete in the 1924 Lympne light aircraft trials.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.95 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small two-seat light biplane
- Single Bristol Cherub III engine in the nose
- Wingspan under seven metres
Look for a very small two-seat light biplane with a 32 hp engine.
Specifications
- The Westland Woodpigeon has a length of 5.95 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.94 m (23 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 115 km/h (71 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 14 September 1924. It was powered by a 32 hp Bristol Cherub III engine.
Variants
Two Woodpigeons were built.
Where you'll see it
It was designed for the 1924 Lympne light aircraft trials.
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