Bristol Bristol 188 Aircraft

Type 188, Cosford

Production Details

Design Company:

Bristol Aircraft Ltd

First Flight:

14 April 1962

Type 188:

2 - Bristol Aircraft Ltd

Type Specification

Applies to:

Bristol Type 188

Type:

High speed experimental aircraft

Wing:

Mid wing cantilever monoplane. Wing is made from stainless steel. Front of wing outboard of nacelles is swept rearwards, rear of wing swept forwards

Fuselage:

Long slender fuselage of stainless steel

Tail Unit:

Swept fin with rudder at rear of fuselage. All moving tailplane at top of fin.

Landing Gear:

Retractable tricycle undercarriage. Main gear retract inward into wing and have single wheel. Nose leg has twin wheels and retracts forwards

Power Plant:

Two 14,000 lb st D H Gyron Junior DGJ 10

Accommodation:

Single seat in enclosed cockpit

Span:

35 ft 1 in

Length:

71 ft

Height:

13 ft 4 in

Wing Area:

396 sq ft

Max Speed:

1,200 mph plus

Preserved in British Museums

Type 188:

XF926 - Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford Airfield - Display

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