Bristol Greek and Bulgarian Tourers Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd

First Flight:

December 1923

Greek Tourer:

6 - The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd

Bulgarian Tourer:

5 - The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd

Type Specification

Applies to:

Greek Tourer

Type:

Two seat touring biplane

Wing:

Two bay biplane. Wing has no sweep and dihedral on all planes. Ailerons on all planes

Fuselage:

Fuselage mounted between the wings, rectangular section, tapering sharply to the rear.

Tail Unit:

Tailplane and elevator mounted mid fuselage, fin and rudder below and above fuselage

Landing Gear:

Crossaxle main gear supported on main legs with radius rod to rear. Tail skid

Power Plant:

One 230 hp Siddeley Puma

Accommodation:

Tandem cockpits for two crew

Span:

39 ft 5 in

Length:

26 ft

Height:

10 ft

Wing Area:

407 sq ft

Empty:

1,750 lb

All-up:

2,800 lb

Max Speed:

120 mph

Endurance:

5 hours

Preserved in British Museums

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