Plumb BGP-1
| Plumb BGP-1 Biplane | |
|---|---|
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| Prototype leaving Turweston Aerodrome in April 2017 | |
| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Designer | Barry Plumb |
| First flight | 1986 |
| Number built | 2 |
The Plumb BGP-1 is a British single-seat homebuilt biplane developed by Barry Plumb.
Design and development
[edit]The aircraft is patterned after the Pitts Special and is made predominantly from wood. The first example of Plumb's biplane was built between 1975 and 1986 and is on a Popular Flying Association (now Light Aircraft Association) permit to fly.[1][2]
The aircraft was originally powered by a Volkswagen 1834 engine but now uses a Jabiru 2200A model[3]
A second example, was finished in 2015 and uses a Volkswagen 1834 engine.
Specifications (prototype)
[edit]Data from Steen Aero[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Wingspan: 4.87 m (16 ft 0 in)
- Powerplant: 1 × Jabiru 2200A , 60 kW (80 hp)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 120 km/h (75 mph, 65 kn)
- Stall speed: 72 km/h (45 mph, 39 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 232 km/h (144 mph, 125 kn)
See also
[edit]- Similar aircraft
References
[edit]- ^ "Aircraft Data G-BGPI, 1986 Plumb BGP-1 C/N PFA 083-10359". www.airport-data.com. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Steen Aero Lab - Biplane Lore". www.steenaero.com. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ "LA Safety Spot June 2014" (PDF). Light Aviation.