Bristol Brigand Aircraft
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Production Details | |
Design Company: |
The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
First Flight: |
4 December 1944 |
Brigand I: |
122 - The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
Brigand Met.3: |
16 - The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
Brigand T.4: |
9 - The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
Type Specification | |
Applies to: |
Bristol Type 164 Brigand I |
Type: |
Twin engined, three seat long range attack monoplane |
Wing: |
Mid wing cantilever monoplane. Two spar all metal stressed skin structure |
Fuselage: |
Light alloy semi monocoque structure |
Tail Unit: |
Cantilever monoplane type with twin fins and rudders. All metal framework with metal covered fins, tailplane and elevator and fabric covered rudders |
Landing Gear: |
Retractable type. Each main unit raised backwards into engine nacelle. Tailwheel retracts forward into fuselage |
Power Plant: |
Two 2,400 hp Bristol Centaurus 57 eighteen cylinder sleeve valve radial air cooled engines driving four blade airscrews |
Accommodation: |
Enclosed cockpit for pilot, navigator / torpedo operator and radio operator / gunner in forward fuselage |
Armament: |
Bombs, rockets or torpedo can be carried |
Dimensions | |
Span: |
72 ft 4 in |
Length: |
46 ft 5 in |
Height: |
17 ft 6 in |
Wing Area: |
718 sq ft |
Weights | |
Empty: |
25,600 lb |
All-up: |
39,000 lb |
Performance | |
Max Speed: |
360 mph |
Initial Rate of Climb: |
1,500 ft/min |
Service Ceiling: |
26,000 ft |
Range: |
2,000 miles |
Preserved in British Museums | |
Brigand TF.1: |
RH746 - Bristol Aero Collection, Kemble Airfield - Fuselage |
Web Sites | |
http://www.military.cz/british/air/war/bomber/brigand/brigand_en.htm |