Blackburn B-2 Aircraft

B-2, Finningley 1991. Copyright: Chris Young

Production Details

Design Company:

Blackburn Aeroplane and Motor Co Ltd, Brough

First Flight:

13 April 1932

B-2:

42 - Blackburn Aeroplane and Motor Co Ltd

Type Specification

Applies to:

Blackburn B-2

Type:

Two seat trainer

Wing:

Single bay biplane of equal span and chord. Metal structure and fabric cover. Ailerons on lower wing only

Fuselage:

All metal, semi monocoque fuselage mounted on lower wing

Tail Unit:

Braced tailplane at top of fuselage with single fin and rudder

Landing Gear:

Fixed divided type with tail skid

Power Plant:

One 150 hp Blackburn Cirrus Major 3 in nose

Accommodation:

Side by side seating for 2 in single cockpit under upper wing

Span:

30 ft 2 in

Length:

24 ft 3 in

Height:

9 ft

Wing Area:

246 sq ft

Tare:

1,175 lb

All-up:

1,850 lb

Max Speed:

112 mph

Initial Climb:

600 ft/min

Range:

320 miles

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