Roe II Triplane Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

A.V.Roe and Company, Great Ancoats Street, Manchester and Brooklands Aerodrome, Surrey

First Flight:

April 1910

II Triplane:

2 - A.V.Roe and Company

Type Specification

Applies to:

Roe II Triplane

Type:

Single seat triplane

Wing:

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

Fuselage:

Wooden triangular structure of wood with fabric covering

Tail Unit:

Triplane moveable tail surfaces with rudder behind

Landing Gear:

Crossaxle type using twin wheels and skids together with tailskid

Power Plant:

One 35 hp Green engine in nose

Accommodation:

Single seat for pilot

Span:

26 ft

Length:

23 ft

Height:

9 ft

Wing Area:

280 sq ft

All-up:

550 lb

Max Speed:

40 mph

Preserved in British Museums

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