Blackburn Mercury Aircraft

Mercury Replica, Elvington

Production Details

Design Company:

The Blackburn Aeroplane Co, Leeds

First Flight:

By 17 May 1911

Mercury I:

1 - Blackburn Aeroplane Co

Mercury II:

2 - Blackburn Aeroplane Co

Mercury III:

6 - Blackburn Aeroplane Co

Type Specification

Applies to:

Blackburn Mercury I

Type:

Development of Second Monoplane

Wing:

Braced constant chord monoplane wing with wooden structure covered in fabric

Fuselage:

Triangular section fuselage tapering to rear of wooden structure covered in fabric aft of cockpits and wood forward

Tail Unit:

Fixed tailplane and elevator fixed to top of fuselage. Fin above fuselage with split rudder above and below fuselage

Landing Gear:

Main wheels on cross axle with skids to protect propellor. Skids on wingtips and tail

Power Plant:

One 50 hp Isaacson seven cylinder air cooled radial in nose

Accommodation:

Single seat for pilot in open cockpit level with wing trailing edge

Span:

38 ft 4 in

Length:

33 ft

Height:

6 ft 9 in

Wing Area:

288 sq ft

All-up:

1,000 lb

Max Speed:

60 mph

Preserved in British Museums

Replica:

Unmarked - Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington - Display

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