Bristol Type 248

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft cantilever wing
gptkbp:armament none
gptkbp:cockpit pressurized
gptkbp:constructionMaterial monocoque
gptkbp:controls elevators
ailerons
rudder
gptkbp:covers slotted flaps
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design gptkb:Sir_George_White
1943-1945
high-wing configuration
gptkbp:engine 2
wing-mounted
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Bristol_Hercules
gptkbp:financial_aid longitudinal stability
directional stability
lateral stability
gptkbp:firstFlight 1945
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 3,000 L
gptkbp:headlights T-tail
gptkbp:height 7.62 m
gptkbp:historicalSignificance post-war transport development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bristol Type 248
gptkbp:influenced subsequent transport aircraft designs
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Bristol_170_Freighter
gptkbp:landingGear retractable
tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 22.86 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Bristol_Aeroplane_Company
gptkbp:maxSpeed 400 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 10,000 kg
gptkbp:nationalTeam gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:numberBuilt 1
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 24
3,000 kg
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:productionCompany 1945-1946
Bristol_Type_248B
gptkbp:propulsion 4
gptkbp:range 1,500 km
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:Bristol_170_Freighter
gptkbp:retirementYear 1950
gptkbp:role transport aircraft
gptkbp:services 1946
6,000 m
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:takeoffDistance 1,200 m
1,000 m
gptkbp:variant Bristol_Type_248A
gptkbp:wingArea 100 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 30.48 m