Bristol Gordon England Biplanes Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd

First Flight:

May 1912

G.E.1:

1 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd

G.E.2:

2 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd

G.E.3:

2 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd

Type Specification

Applies to:

Bristol G.E.1

Type:

Twin seat biplane

Wing:

Two bay biplane with lower wing attached to bottom of fuselage and upper wing fixed to struts above fuselage. Structure of spruce with fabric covering

Fuselage:

Rectangular section fuselage tapering to the rear

Tail Unit:

triangular tailplane mounted at top of fuselage with split elevators. Triangular fins above and below fuselage with single rudder

Landing Gear:

Sturdy undercarriage with central skid and two main wheel, additional wheels attached to front of skid to protect propeller

Power Plant:

50 hp Clerget upright four cylinder water cooled engine

Accommodation:

Two seats side by side in fuselage below upper wing

Span:

33 ft 8 in

Length:

29 ft

Height:

Unknown

Wing Area:

320 sq ft

Empty:

Unknown

Speed:

65 mph

Preserved in British Museums

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