BAC (Bristol) 221
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BAC (Bristol) 221

Test aircraft modified from F.D.2 to test the delta wing of the "Concorde". The first flight was on May 1, 1964.

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BAC (Bristol) 221A three-view drawing (600 x 502)


Specification 
 CREW1
 ENGINE1 x 5000kg
 DIMENSIONS
    Wingspan7.62 m25 ft 0 in
    Length17.55 m57 ft 7 in
    Height3.96 m12 ft 12 in
    Wing area46.82 m2503.97 sq ft
 PERFORMANCE
    Max. speed1707 km/h1061 mph

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FACTS AND FIGURES

© An ogival wing was chosen to give the best combination of lift, drag and stability characteristics at high Mach numbers.

© Fixed inlets for optimum performance at Mach 1.5-1.75 were chosen for simplicity.

© Some parts of the control system were based on those of the Hawker P.1127.

© One of the BAC 221's hydraulic systems was similar to that of the Bristol 188; the second was similar to that of the P.1127.

© Continuous voice transmission enabled the chase-plane to hear the 221 pilot.

© The blue finish was applied to make the woollen tufts stand out better on film.

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