Bristol Gordon England Biplanes Aircraft
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Production Details | |
Design Company: |
The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
First Flight: |
May 1912 |
G.E.1: |
1 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
G.E.2: |
2 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
G.E.3: |
2 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
Type Specification | |
Applies to: |
Bristol G.E.1 |
Type: |
Twin seat biplane |
Wing: |
Two bay biplane with lower wing attached to bottom of fuselage and upper wing fixed to struts above fuselage. Structure of spruce with fabric covering |
Fuselage: |
Rectangular section fuselage tapering to the rear |
Tail Unit: |
triangular tailplane mounted at top of fuselage with split elevators. Triangular fins above and below fuselage with single rudder |
Landing Gear: |
Sturdy undercarriage with central skid and two main wheel, additional wheels attached to front of skid to protect propeller |
Power Plant: |
50 hp Clerget upright four cylinder water cooled engine |
Accommodation: |
Two seats side by side in fuselage below upper wing |
Dimensions | |
Span: |
33 ft 8 in |
Length: |
29 ft |
Height: |
Unknown |
Wing Area: |
320 sq ft |
Weights | |
Empty: |
Unknown |
Performance | |
Speed: |
65 mph |
Preserved in British Museums | |
None known | |
Web Sites | |
None known |