Bristol Jupiter-Fighter and Advanced Trainers Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd

First Flight:

June 1923

Fighter:

3 - The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd

Type 89 Trainer:

9 - The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd

Type 89A Trainer:

14 - The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd

Type Specification

Applies to:

Bristol Type 89 Trainer

Type:

Two seat advanced training biplane

Wing:

Two bay staggered unswept biplane

Fuselage:

Box fuselage tapering to rear mounted mid gap to wings

Tail Unit:

Balanced rudder and elevators with wire braced fin above and below fuselage and tailplane

Landing Gear:

Crossaxle type carried on oleo legs with radius rods

Power Plant:

One 320 hp Bristol Jupiter IV

Accommodation:

Tandem cockpits for two crew

Armament:

None

Span:

39 ft 3 in

Length:

25 ft

Height:

9 ft 6 in

Wing Area:

405 sq ft

Empty:

2,326 lb

All-up:

3,250 lb

Max Speed:

110 mph

Range:

340 miles

Preserved in British Museums

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