Bristol BX-200

The Bristol BX-200 is an American two-seat cross-country homebuilt monoplane designed and built by Uriel Bristol for amateur construction from plans or kits.[1]

BX-200
Role Two-seat homebuilt monoplane
National origin United States
Designer Uriel Bristol
First flight 15 July 1986
Number built 1

Design and development

The prototype registered N3UB first flew on 15 July 1986 and was a mid-wing monoplane with tubular steel fuselage and wooden wings. The prototype had a fixed conventional landing gear with a tailwheel and was powered by a 180 hp (134 kW) Lycoming O-360-A4A piston engine. The enclosed cockpit has two seats side-by-side and room for 50 lb (22.7 kg) of baggage.[1] In general layout, it is similar to the Cassutt Special racer.[2]

In the 1988 Sun 60 Air Race, N3UB was timed at a closed course speed of 219 mph, placing it second in its horsepower class (behind a Glasair RG at 227 mph) and fifth overall.[2]

Specifications (Prototype)

Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1989-90[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 5.31 m (17 ft 5 in)
  • Wingspan: 6.10 m (20 ft 0 in)
  • Height: 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in)
  • Wing area: 8.36 m2 (90.0 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 363 kg (800 lb)
  • Gross weight: 612 kg (1,350 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-360-A4A , 134 kW (180 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 398 km/h (247 mph, 215 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 352 km/h (219 mph, 190 kn)
  • Range: 926 km (575 mi, 500 nmi)
  • Endurance: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Service ceiling: 6,100 m (20,000 ft)
  • g limits: +6/-3
  • Rate of climb: 610 m/s (2,000 ft/min)

References
  1. Taylor, John W.R., ed. (1989). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1989-90. London, United Kingdom: Jane's Yearbooks. ISBN 0-7106-0896-9.
  2. Cox, Jack. "Sun 60 Air Race". Sport Aviation (June 1988): 54-55.
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