Roe I Triplane Aircraft

Roe I Triplane, Manchester

Production Details

Design Company:

A.V.Roe, Putney, London

First Flight:

5 June 1909

I Triplane:

2 - A.V.Roe

Type Specification

Applies to:

Roe I Triplane

Type:

Single seat triplane

Wing:

Three bay triplane with wooden structure covered in varnished wrapping paper. No ailerons, wing warping used for roll and pitch control

Fuselage:

Wooden triangular structure of wood with paper covering

Tail Unit:

Triplane fixed tail surfaces with rudder behind

Landing Gear:

Crossaxle type using twin wheels together with tailwheel

Power Plant:

One 20 hp J.A.P. engine in nose

Accommodation:

Single seat for pilot

Span:

20 ft

Length:

23 ft

Height:

Unknown

Wing Area:

285 sq ft

Tare:

300 lb

All-up:

450 lb

Speed:

25 mph

Range:

500 yards

Preserved in British Museums

I Triplane:

Unmarked - Science Museum, South Kensington - Display

I Triplane Replica:

Unmarked - Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, Manchester - Display

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