Bristol BX-200
| BX-200 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Two-seat homebuilt monoplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Designer | Uriel Bristol |
| First flight | 15 July 1986 |
| Number built | 1 |
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.[1]
Design and development
[edit]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.[1] In general layout, it is similar to the Cassutt Special racer.[2]
In the 1988 Sun 60 Air Race, N3UB was timed at a closed course speed of 219 mph, placing it second in its horsepower class (behind a Glasair RG at 227 mph) and fifth overall.[2]
Specifications (Prototype)
[edit]Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1989-90[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 5.31 m (17 ft 5 in)
- Wingspan: 6.10 m (20 ft 0 in)
- Height: 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in)
- Wing area: 8.36 m2 (90.0 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 363 kg (800 lb)
- Gross weight: 612 kg (1,350 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-360-A4A , 134 kW (180 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 398 km/h (247 mph, 215 kn)
- Cruise speed: 352 km/h (219 mph, 190 kn)
- Range: 926 km (575 mi, 500 nmi)
- Endurance: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Service ceiling: 6,100 m (20,000 ft)
- g limits: +6/-3
- Rate of climb: 610 m/s (2,000 ft/min)