Bristol Type 101

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The Bristol Type 101, was a British two-seat fighter prototype in the 1920s.

Development

Designed as a private venture, the 101 was of mixed construction, the fuselage being a ply-covered spruce structure and the wings being of steel with fabric skinning. It was powered by the same engine as the Bristol Type 95 - a 450 hp Bristol Jupiter VI. Armament consisted of two synchronised .303 Vickers guns as well as a Scarff-mounted Lewis gun at the rear.

Operational history

Cleaner and more compact than most aircraft in its class, the 101 displayed a relatively high performance when first flown in 1927. However, it was rejected by the Air Ministry due to its wood construction, which was seen as out-of-date. No other buyers could be found and no more aircraft were produced.

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