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Bristol BX 200

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Top speed
  
398 km/h

Length
  
5.31 m

Wingspan
  
6.1 m

The Bristol BX-200 is an American two-seat cross-country homebuilt monoplane designed and built by Uriel Bristol for amateur construction from plans or kits.

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Design and development

The prototype registered N3UB first flew on 15 July 1986 and was a mid-wing monoplane with tubular steel fuselage and wooden wings. The prototype had a fixed conventional landing gear with a tailwheel and was powered by a 180 hp (134 kW) Lycoming O-360-A4A piston engine. The enclosed cockpit has two seats side-by-side and room for 50 lb (22.7 kg) of baggage.

Specifications (Prototype)

Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1989-90

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 5.31 m (17 ft 5 in)
  • Wingspan: 6.10 m (29 ft 0 in)
  • Height: 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in)
  • Wing area: 8.36 m2 (90.0 ft2)
  • Empty weight: 363 kg (800 lb)
  • Gross weight: 612 kg (1350 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-360-A4A, 134 kW (180 hp)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 398 km/h (247 mph)
  • Cruising speed: 352 km/h (219 mph)
  • Range: 926 km (575 miles)
  • Endurance: 2 hours  30 min
  • Service ceiling: 6100 m (20000 ft)
  • G limits: +6/-3

    • References

    Bristol BX-200 Wikipedia
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