Blackburn Type D
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The Blackburn Type D sometimes known as the Single Seat Monoplane was built by Robert Blackburn at Leeds in 1912. It was a single-engine mid-wing monoplane. Restored shortly after the Second World War it remains part of the Shuttleworth Collection and is the oldest British flying aeroplane.

Made by Blackburn Aeroplane Co.

Empty Weight Lb
550
Wing Area Sqm
22
Designer
Robert Blackburn
Eng 1 Type
Gnome et Rhône 7 cylinder rotary
Max Speed Mph
60
Ceiling Ft
more than 4
000
Eng 1 Kw
37
Status
still active
Span In
1
Gross Weight Lb
980
Number Built
1
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
250
Gross Weight Kg
446
Height In
9
Endurance H
3
Manufacturer
Blackburn Aeroplane Co
First Flight
late 1912
Max Speed Kmh
97
Height Ft
8
Span Ft
32
National Origin
United Kingdom
Wing Area Sqft
236
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
10
Length Ft
26
Height M
3
Ceiling M
1200
Eng 1 Hp
50
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
3
Length M
8
Category
Blackburn aircraft
British sport aircraft 1910-1919

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