Boulton & Paul Sidestrand Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Boulton & Paul Ltd, Norwich

First Flight:

1926

P.29 Sidestrand I:

2 - Boulton & Paul

P.29a Sidestrand II:

6 - Boulton & Paul

P.29a Sidestrand III:

12 - Boulton & Paul

Type Specification

Applies to:

Boulton & Paul P.29a Sidestrand III

Type:

Medium day bomber

Wing:

Three bay biplane, staggered, and equal span. Outer wing sections slightly swept. Metal structure with fabric covering. Ailerons on upper and lower wings

Fuselage:

Flat sided fuselage mounted on lower wing. Metal structure, covered in fabric and plywood

Tail Unit:

Monoplane type with single fin. Balanced elevators and rudder

Landing Gear:

Two main wheels, each supported on oleo leg with radius rod and axle, mounted under the engines. Tail skid

Power Plant:

Two 460 hp Bristol Jupiter VIII engines mounted on lower wings

Accommodation:

Usual crew of three or four. Three gun positions, in nose, dorsal and below tail. Twin open cockpits ahead of wing

Armament:

Lewis guns in all gun positions. Bomb load 1,050 lb

Span:

71 ft 11 in

Length:

40 ft 8 in

Height:

14 ft 10 in

Wing Area:

979.5 sq ft

Empty:

6,010 lb

Loaded:

10,200 lb

Max Speed:

144 mph

Climb:

19 min to 15,000 ft

Service Ceiling:

24,000 ft

Range:

500 miles

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