Blackburn Aircraft Limited
Blackburn B-101 Beverley
First flight 20 June 1950
Introduction 1955
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| Blackburn Beverley XB287 photographed in 1964 | |
| Role | Military transport aircraft |
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| Manufacturer | Blackburn Aircraft |
| Design group | General Aircraft |
| First flight | 20 June 1950 |
| Introduction | 1955 |
| Retired | 1967 |
| Primary user | Royal Air Force |
| Produced | 1950–1958 |
| Number built | 49 |
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History Blackburn Aircraft Limited
Blackburn B-101 Beverley First flight 20 June 1950
Introduction 1955
The Beverley was originally designed by General Aircraft as the GAL.60 Universal Freighter, reflecting its intended use by both military and civil operators. The design process had started during the Second World War, and drew upon the General Aircraft Hamilcar glider. A major design study was conducted in 1945, ahead of Specification C.3/46 being released by the Air Ministry. The company's proposal was accepted and the Air Ministry placed an order for one prototype. General Aircraft was absorbed by Blackburn during the late 1940s, who continued the project. On 20 June 1950, the first prototype conducted its maiden flight from the company's Brough facility; it was Britain's second largest landplane at the time of the flight.
The Blackburn B-101 Beverley is a heavy transport aircraft produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Blackburn Aircraft. It was notably the only land-based transport airplane built by Blackburn, a company that otherwise specialised in producing naval fighter aircraft.
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Operational history
Beverley C.1 of 47 Squadron giving a display in 1957 On 29 January 1955, the first production Beverley from an original order for 20 aircraft made its first flight. This same aircraft was delivered to No. 47 Squadron, stationed at RAF Abingdon, on 12 March 1956. The type was quickly used to establish regular freight services to RAF Wildenrath in Germany. Upon its entry to service, it was the largest aircraft operated by the RAF. It became commonly regarded as being "ungainly but highly effective" and was described by Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Freer as "like something out of the Ark, but it was a superb supply dropper."
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Blackburn B-101 Beverley First flight 20 June 1950
Introduction 1955
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Blackburn B-101 Beverley
General Info 1
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- Crew: 4 (two pilots, radio operator and navigator)
- Capacity: [94 troops or
- 70 paratroopers
- Length: 99 ft 5 in (30.30 m)
- Wingspan: 162 ft 0 in (49.38 m)
- Height: 38 ft 9 in (11.81 m)
- Wing area: 2,916 sq ft (270.9 m2)
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General Info 2
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- Empty weight: 79,230 lb (35,938 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: (61,235 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 6,880 imp gal (8,260 US gal; 31,300 L)
- Powerplant: 4 × Bristol Centaurus 173 18-cylinder air-cooled Sleeve valve, radial engines, 2,850 hp (2,130 kW) each
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General Info 3
- Maximum speed: 238 mph (383 km/h,
- Cruise speed: 173 mph (recommended cruise)
- Range: 1,300 mi (2,100 km, 1,100 nmi) at 8,000 feet (2,400 m) with 29,000 lb (13,000 kg) payload; 160 mi (140 nmi; 260 km) with (23,000 kg) payload
- Ferry range: 3,960 mi (6,370 km, at (3,600 kg) (with (450 kg) payload)
- Service ceiling: 16,000 ft (4,900 m)
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The Blackburn Beverley was a large transport aircraft, designed for carrying large and bulky payloads and landing on rough or imperfect runways, or dirt strips. In terms of its basic configuration, it was a high-wing cantilever monoplane with a fixed undercarriage
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The Blackburn B-101 Beverley is a heavy transport aircraft produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Blackburn Aircraft.
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It was notably the only land-based transport airplane built by Blackburn, a company that otherwise specialised in producing naval fighter aircraft.
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