Bristol Prier monoplane

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Prier monoplane
Type	Sports aircraft
Manufacturer	Bristol Aeroplane Company
Designed by	Pierre Prier
Maiden flight	1911
Number built	34

The Bristol Prier monoplane was an early British aircraft produced in a number of one- and two-seat versions. It was a high-wing, wire-braced monoplane that used wing warping for lateral control and had all-moving tail surfaces. The Prier monoplanes were mostly used for training and racing, and some were purchased for military use.

[edit] Specifications (P-1)

General characteristics

• Crew: One pilot
• Length: 24 ft 6 in (7.47 m)
• Wingspan: 30 ft 2 in (9.2 m)
• Height: 9 ft 9 in (2.97 m)
• Wing area: 166 ft² (15.4 m²)
• Empty weight: 640 lb (290 kg)
• Gross weight: 820 lb (372 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Gnome rotary, 50 hp (37 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 68 mph (109 km/h)

[edit] References

• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 204. 
• britishaircraft.co.uk

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