Roe I Biplane Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

A.V.Roe, Putney, London

First Flight:

8 June 1908

I Biplane:

1 - A.V.Roe

Type Specification

Applies to:

Roe I Biplane

Type:

Single seat biplane

Wing:

Three bay biplane with wood and fabric wing. Only underside of each wing is cotton covered with spars exposed to airflow. No ailerons

Fuselage:

Fuselage consists of wooden, three bay triangular structure

Tail Unit:

Elevator at front of fuselage. No tailplane, fin or rudder

Landing Gear:

Four small wheels mounted on two seperate axles

Power Plant:

One 24 hp Antoinette engine driving pusher propeller

Accommodation:

Single seat for pilot

Span:

36 ft

Length:

23 ft

Height:

Unknown

Wing Area:

Unknown

Tare:

350 lb

All-up:

650 lb

Speed:

Unknown

Preserved in British Museums

I Biplane Replica:

Unmarked - Brooklands Museum, Brooklands - Display

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