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BAT F.K.23 Bantam
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BAT F.K.23 Bantam
The production Bantam had to be modified due to unsatisfactory spin characteristics of the prototypes. Continuous engine problems and downsizing of the Royal Air Force were factors in no more orders for the Bantam. Koolhoven returned to Netherlands with one aircraft where it was re-engined with a 200 hp (149 kW) Armstrong Siddeley Lynx radial engine. Several examples were operated as civil racing aircraft.
The BAT F.K.23 Bantam was a British single-seat fighter biplane produced by British Aerial Transport Company Limited of London during World War I.
Development
Variants
- F.K.22 Bantam I
- Prototypes and evaluation version, 2 built.
- F.K.23 Bantam II
- Production aircraft, 3 prototypes + 9 aircraft were built.
- French Air Force received 1 aircraft for evaluation.
- Koolhoven factory operated 1 aircraft.
- Royal Air Force operated 1 aircraft.
- United States Army Air Corps received 1 aircraft for evaluation.
The production Bantam had to be modified due to unsatisfactory spin characteristics of the prototypes. Continuous engine problems and downsizing of the Royal Air Force were factors in no more orders for the Bantam. Koolhoven returned to Netherlands with one aircraft where it was re-engined with a 200 hp (149 kW) Armstrong Siddeley Lynx radial engine. Several examples were operated as civil racing aircraft.
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BAT F.K.23 Bantam
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British Aerial Transport Company Limited (BAT)BAT F.K.23 Bantam
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General Info
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- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 378 lb (171.46 kg) disposable load
- Length: 18 ft 5 in (5.61 m)
- Wingspan: 25 ft (7.6 m)
- Height: 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m)
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- Empty weight: 830 lb (376 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,333 lb (605 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 22 imp gal (100.01 L; 26.42 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × ABC Wasp II 7-cyl. air-cooled radial piston engine, 200 hp (150 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed BAT tractor 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) pitch, 7 ft 10.5 in (2.400 m) diameter
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- Maximum speed: 138 mph (222 km/h, 120 kn) at sea level
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- 134 mph (216 km/h; 116 kn) at 3,048.00 m)
- 127 mph (204 km/h; 110 kn) at (4,572.00 m)
- 121 mph (195 km/h; 105 kn) at (6,096.00 m)
- Landingspeed: 80 km/h;
- Endurance: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Service ceiling: 20,000 ft (6,100 m)
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