Vickers Early monoplanes Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Vickers Ltd, Erith

First Flight:

July 1911

Monoplane:

8 - Vickers Ltd

Type Specification

Applies to:

Vickers Monoplane No 7

Type:

Monoplane for Vickers Flying School

Wing:

Braced monoplane wing with metal structure covered in fabric

Fuselage:

Rectangular section fuselage tapering to rear. Metal structure covered in fabric

Tail Unit:

Fixed tailplane and elevator. Fin above fuselage rudder

Landing Gear:

Four main wheels in pairs on skids. Skid at tail

Power Plant:

One 100 hp Gnome engine in nose driving three blade propeller

Accommodation:

Side by side seating for two in open cockpit above wing

Span:

34 ft 6 in

Length:

25 ft

Height:

Unknown

Wing Area:

220 sq ft

Empty:

730 lb

Gross:

1,200 lb

Max Speed:

70 mph

Range:

350 miles

Preserved in British Museums

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