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The Beardmore W.B. XXVI (W.B.26) was a prototype British two-seat fighter of the 1920s. A single engined biplane one example was built and evaluated by Latvia but was not accepted for service.

Made by William Beardmore and Company.

Jet Or Prop
prop
Designer
W.S. Shackleton
Length Alt
8.50 m
Power Alt
269.0
Loaded Weight Main
3980.0
Max Speed Alt
233.0
Type Of Prop
water cooled V-12
Endurance
14400.0
Loading Main
11
Power/mass Main
323.99999999999994
Power/mass Alt
Max Speed Main
145 mph
Ceiling Main
20000.0
Number Built
1
Crew
2
Span Main
1127.76
Area Main
356.0
Span Alt
11.28 m
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Engine(prop)
Rolls-Royce Eagle IX
Manufacturer
William Beardmore and Company
Status
Prototype
First Flight
1925
Origin
United Kingdom
National Origin
United Kingdom
Loaded Weight Alt
1809.0
More Performance
1200.0
Number Of Props
1
Guns
2
Empty Weight Alt
1162.0
Length Main
27
Area Alt
33.1 m²
Power Main
360 hp
Empty Weight Main
2555.0
Ceiling Alt
6
100 m
Category
British fighter aircraft 1920-1929
Loading Alt
54.7 m²

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