| Blackburn Sidecar | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Ultra-light aircraft Type of aircraft |
| National origin | England |
| Manufacturer | Blackburn Aeroplane & Motor Co. Ltd. |
| Introduction | 1919 |
| Number built | 1 |
TheBlackburn Sidecar was a two-seat ultra-light aircraft built by theBlackburn Aeroplane & Motor Company at Brough in 1919. There is no evidence that it ever flew.
The side-by-side two-seat Sidecar was built by the Blackburn Aeroplane & Motor Co. Ltd. at Brough in 1919 for Mr.K.M Smith.
It was a small mid-winged aircraft,[1] with wings and other flying surfaces of constant chord. It had no fixed tail surfaces. The triangular cross-section fuselage was unusually deep, such that the undercarriage cross-axle was attached to the keel or bottom longeron.
The sole Sidecar, eventually registeredG-EALN on 26 August 1920, was exhibited at Harrods Department store in Knightsbridge during March 1919. It did not fly with the low-powered Gnat.[1] About July 1921 the aircraft was sold to Mr. Haydon-White, Blackburn's London manager who had it re-engined with a 100-horsepower (75-kilowatt)Anzani radial.[1] By October 1921 it was logged as unairworthy. There is no record of it flying during these four months.[1]
Data fromJanes 1919.
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