B BLACK BURN Aeroplanes

Black burn Aeroplane Co., Balm Road, Leeds. Black burn produced his first machine early in 1910 (see 1911 edition for details). In the latter part of that year he designed the machine which ultimately developed into the Black burn military. In 1911 other types were produced, all being fitted with the patent Black burn triple control. School at Filey Hucks has been the principal Black burn flyer. The type has also been very succe fully flown by naval officers. Capacity of works: about 24 a year. | 1912-13. Military. 2-seater. | 1912-13. Military. 1-seater. | 1913. Hydro-biplane. 2-seater. | | Length | 32 feet (9.75 m.) | 25 feet (7.60 m.) | 33 feet (10 km.) | | Span | 40 feet (12.20 m.) | 32 feet (9.75 m.) | 44 & 36 ft. (13.40 & 11 km.) | | Area | 276 sq. ft. (26 m².) | 195 sq. ft. (18 m².) | 410 sq. ft. (38 m².) | | Weight | (total) |... | 750 lbs. (340 kgs.) | 1250 lbs. (507 kgs.) | | Motor | h.p. |... | 50 Gnome. | 80 Gnome or 100 Anzani | | Speed | 55-65 m. (90-105 km.) | 60 m. (97 km.) | 65 m. (105 km.) | Notes. —Petrol for 5 hours (higher endurances can be fitted). Specially designed for military work—all steel construction. All parts unwelded to admit of rapid displacement. Clear observation provided for.