Blackburn Type E Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

The Blackburn Aeroplane Co, Leeds

First Flight:

April 1912

Type E (Single Seat):

1 - Blackburn Aeroplane Co

Type E (Twin Seat):

1 - Blackburn Aeroplane Co

Type Specification

Applies to:

Blackburn Type E (Single Seat)

Type:

Single seat aircraft ordered by Lt. W Lawrence for use in India

Wing:

Braced constant chord monoplane wing with metal spar structure covered in fabric

Fuselage:

Triangular section fuselage tapering to rear of metal 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:

Four main wheels in pairs on skids. Skid at tail

Power Plant:

One 60 hp Green piston engine in nose

Accommodation:

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

Span:

38 ft 4 in

Length:

31 ft 2 in

Height:

Unknown

Wing Area:

290 sq ft

All-up:

950 lb

Max Speed:

80 mph

Endurance:

4 hr

Preserved in British Museums

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