Blackburn Triplane Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

The Blackburn Aeroplane and Motor Co Ltd, Leeds

First Flight:

1916

Triplane:

1 - Blackburn

Type Specification

Applies to:

Blackburn Triplane

Type:

Anti-Zeppelin fighter designed by Harris Booth

Wing:

Single bay triplane. Staggered, equal span and unswept wings. Wooden structure with fabric covering. Ailerons on all six wings

Fuselage:

Fuselage of wooden structure mounted on the middle wing

Tail Unit:

Booms extending back from wings carry twin fins and rudders with single tailplane and elevator on top booms

Landing Gear:

Main wheels mounted under fuselage. Tail skids attached to base of rudders

Power Plant:

One 100 hp Gnome Monosoupape rotary engine in rear of fuselage driving a two blade pusher propeller

Accommodation:

Single seat for pilot in open cockpit

Armament:

One Davis two-pounder gun in base of fuselage

Span:

24 ft

Length:

21 ft 5 in

Height:

8 ft 6 in

Wing Area:

221 sq ft

Tare:

1,011 lb

All-up:

1,500 lb

Speed:

Unknown

Preserved in British Museums

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