Bristol Scout Aircraft

Scout D, Yeovilton

Production Details

Design Company:

The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd

First Flight:

February 1914

Scout A:

1 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd

Scout B:

2 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd

Scout C:

161 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd

Scout D:

210 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd

S.S.A:

1 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd Unknown - France

S.2A:

2 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd

Scout F:

4 - The British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd

Type Specification

Applies to:

Bristol Scout D

Type:

Single seat reconnaissance biplane

Wing:

Single bay biplane. Wings have dihedral and ailerons on all planes. Lower wing fixed to fuselage bottom longerons, upper wing supported above fuselage on struts

Fuselage:

Fuselage is flat sided and has flat bottom and faired upper surface

Tail Unit:

Fixed tailplane and elevator mounted on top of fuselage. Rudder mounted above fuselage

Landing Gear:

Main gear of cross axle type supported on V struts. Fixed tail skid

Power Plant:

One 80 hp Gnome air cooled rotary engine

Accommodation:

Single seat for pilot in fuselage

Span:

24 ft 7 in

Length:

20 ft 8 in

Height:

8 ft 6 in

Wing Area:

198 sq ft

Empty:

760 lb

All-up:

1,440 lb

Max Speed:

110 mph

Initial Rate of Climb:

1,100 ft/min

Duration:

2.5 hours

Preserved in British Museums

Scout D Replica:

N5419 - Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton Airfield - Display

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