Bristol Type 146

The Bristol Type 146 was a British single-seat eight-gun fighter monoplane prototype built to a mid-1930s Air Ministry contract. Powered by a radial engine it was outclassed by Merlin-engined fighters and only one was built.

The Bristol Type 146 was a British single-seat, eight-gun fighter monoplane prototype built to a mid-1930s Air Ministry contract.1

Made by Bristol Aeroplane Company.

* Type 146Bristol Type 146The Bristol Type 146 was a British single-seat, eight-gun fighter monoplane prototype built to a mid-1930s Air Ministry contract.2
Empty Weight Lb
3283
Wing Area Sqm
20
Eng 1 Type
Bristol Mercury IX 9-cylinder single-row radial engine
Max Speed Mph
287
Ceiling Ft
38100
Eng 1 Kw
626
Span In
Gross Weight Lb
4600
Number Built
1
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
1490
Gross Weight Kg
2087
Armament
8
Height In
4
Manufacturer
Bristol Aeroplane Company
First Flight
11
Max Speed Kmh
462
Height Ft
10
Span Ft
39
National Origin
United Kingdom
Wing Area Sqft
220
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
12
Length Ft
27
Height M
3
Ceiling M
11613
Eng 1 Hp
840
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
Length M
8
Category
Bristol aircraft
British fighter aircraft 1930-1939

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