Bristol Brigand Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd

First Flight:

4 December 1944

Brigand I:

122 - The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd

Brigand Met.3:

16 - The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd

Brigand T.4:

9 - The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd

Type Specification

Applies to:

Bristol Type 164 Brigand I

Type:

Twin engined, three seat long range attack monoplane

Wing:

Mid wing cantilever monoplane. Two spar all metal stressed skin structure

Fuselage:

Light alloy semi monocoque structure

Tail Unit:

Cantilever monoplane type with twin fins and rudders. All metal framework with metal covered fins, tailplane and elevator and fabric covered rudders

Landing Gear:

Retractable type. Each main unit raised backwards into engine nacelle. Tailwheel retracts forward into fuselage

Power Plant:

Two 2,400 hp Bristol Centaurus 57 eighteen cylinder sleeve valve radial air cooled engines driving four blade airscrews

Accommodation:

Enclosed cockpit for pilot, navigator / torpedo operator and radio operator / gunner in forward fuselage

Armament:

Bombs, rockets or torpedo can be carried

Span:

72 ft 4 in

Length:

46 ft 5 in

Height:

17 ft 6 in

Wing Area:

718 sq ft

Empty:

25,600 lb

All-up:

39,000 lb

Max Speed:

360 mph

Initial Rate of Climb:

1,500 ft/min

Service Ceiling:

26,000 ft

Range:

2,000 miles

Preserved in British Museums

Brigand TF.1:

RH746 - Bristol Aero Collection, Kemble Airfield - Fuselage

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