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Bristol Taxiplane

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1923. G-E-BEW.
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1924.

The Bristol Taxiplane and Bristol Primary Trainer were British single-engine biplane light aircraft built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company in the early 1920s. A total of 28 were built, being mainly used as trainers.

In 1922, the Bristol Aeroplane Co developed a pair of related light aircraft designs, powered by the Bristol Lucifer three-cylinder radial engine, the Type 73 Taxiplane, a three-seat light utility aircraft and tourer, and the Type 83 Primary Trainer, a two-seat trainer intended for use for primary training at Reserve Flying Schools.

Variants

Type 73 Taxiplane

  • Three seat light aircraft. Powered by 100 hp (80 kW) Bristol Lucifer engine, 3 built.

Type 83 Primary Trainer

  • Two seat tandem trainer, 24 built.

Type 83E

  • Testbed for 250 hp (190 kW) Bristol Titan engine, one built.

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