Bristol
Racer
This
advanced monoplane was designed in 1921 around the new 480
hp Bristol Jupiter radial. The huge, full-span ailerons
nearly twisted the wings right off on it's first flight in
1922, they were reduced in size twice and external bracing
wires were fitted on the wings. The Racer was abandoned
after many problems with instability and the spinner, it had
flown eight times. The picture above shows it before the
second flight.
First Flight: |
July 1922 |
Racer: |
1 - The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd |
Type Specification |
Applies to: |
Bristol Racer |
Type: |
Single seat racing monoplane |
Wing: |
Braced mid wing monoplane. Spars steel and wood, wings are
fabric covered. Wing braced with streamline wires |
Fuselage: |
Circular streamline fuselage, rear fuselage of monocoque
construction of wood and metal |
Tail Unit: |
Cantilever tail unit with unbalanced control surfaces |
Landing Gear: |
Main gear retracts into wing root and in hinged on the
centreline. Tail skid |
Power Plant: |
One 510 hp Bristol Jupiter air cooled engine |
Accommodation: |
Cockpit for pilot level with trailing edge of wing |
Dimensions |
Span: |
25 ft 2 in |
Length: |
21 ft 7 in |
Height: |
8 ft 9 in |
Wing Area: |
Unknown |
Weights |
None known |
Performance |
Max Speed: |
220 mph (estimated) |
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