Bristol Scout Aircraft
Scout D, Yeovilton | |
Production Details | |
Design Company: |
The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
First Flight: |
February 1914 |
Scout A: |
1 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
Scout B: |
2 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
Scout C: |
161 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
Scout D: |
210 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
S.S.A: |
1 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd Unknown - France |
S.2A: |
2 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
Scout F: |
4 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
Type Specification | |
Applies to: |
Bristol Scout D |
Type: |
Single seat reconnaissance biplane |
Wing: |
Single bay biplane. Wings have dihedral and ailerons on all planes. Lower wing fixed to fuselage bottom longerons, upper wing supported above fuselage on struts |
Fuselage: |
Fuselage is flat sided and has flat bottom and faired upper surface |
Tail Unit: |
Fixed tailplane and elevator mounted on top of fuselage. Rudder mounted above fuselage |
Landing Gear: |
Main gear of cross axle type supported on V struts. Fixed tail skid |
Power Plant: |
One 80 hp Gnome air cooled rotary engine |
Accommodation: |
Single seat for pilot in fuselage |
Dimensions | |
Span: |
24 ft 7 in |
Length: |
20 ft 8 in |
Height: |
8 ft 6 in |
Wing Area: |
198 sq ft |
Weights | |
Empty: |
760 lb |
All-up: |
1,440 lb |
Performance | |
Max Speed: |
110 mph |
Initial Rate of Climb: |
1,100 ft/min |
Duration: |
2.5 hours |
Preserved in British Museums | |
Scout D Replica: |
N5419 - Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton Airfield - Display |
Web Sites | |
http://www.theaerodrome.com/aircraft/gbritain/bristol_scout.html |