Bristol Seely Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd

First Flight:

July 1920

Seely:

1 - The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd

Type Specification

Applies to:

Bristol Seely

Type:

Two seat tourer biplane

Wing:

Three bay staggered biplane

Fuselage:

Flat sided fuselage on lower wing

Tail Unit:

Fixed tailplane and fin with elevator and balanced rudder

Landing Gear:

Cross axle type gear carried on V struts with central skid. Tail skid

Power Plant:

One 240 hp Bristol Puma piston engine

Accommodation:

Open cockpit for pilot immediately aft of upper wing, with enclosed cabin for passenger behind

Span:

47 ft 3 in

Length:

29 ft 6 in

Height:

12 ft

Wing Area:

566 sq ft

Empty:

2,000 lb

All-up:

3,000 lb

Max Speed:

110 mph at sea level

Service Ceiling:

18,000 ft

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