Barkley-Grow T8P-1

The Barkley-Grow T8P-1 was an airliner developed in the United States shortly before the Second World War. Although it saw limited production the type was well-received as a bush plane in Canada.

Water view of a Barkley-Grow T8P-1 on floats. CF-BMW is the 6th of 11 airplanes built. Similar in size and shape to a Beech 18.1
Barkley-Grow T8P-1, weren't ready in time for the deadline, so Lockheed won by default.2

Made by Barkley-Grow Aircraft.

Water view of a Barkley-Grow T8P-1 on floats. CF-BMW is the 6th of 11 airplanes built. Similar in size and shape to a Beech 18. This aircraft is of Pacific Western.3
73 “The Barkley-Grow T8P-1 in Canada” by W. Henry * p.82 “Photo Page: Leavens 1930s” by N. Christenson * p.4
Empty Weight Lb
5365
Wing Area Sqm
33
Designer
Archibald Barkley
Eng 1 Type
Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior SB radial engines
Max Speed Mph
225
Cruise Speed Kmh
328
Ceiling Ft
24000
Cruise Speed Mph
204
Eng 1 Kw
298
Span In
8
Gross Weight Lb
8750
Capacity
6
Number Built
11
Crew
two pilots
Climb Rate Ftmin
1420
Empty Weight Kg
2439
Gross Weight Kg
3977
Height In
7
Range Km
1014
Climb Rate Ms
7
Manufacturer
Barkley-Grow Aircraft
Range Miles
630
First Flight
April 1937
Max Speed Kmh
362
Height Ft
9
Span Ft
50
Wing Area Sqft
354
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
15
Length Ft
36
Height M
3
Ceiling M
7320
Eng 1 Hp
400
Eng 1 Number
2
Length In
8
Length M
11
Category
Barkley-Grow aircraft
United States airliners 1930-1939

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