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B or Trainer

Avions Tipsy · Belgium · Interwar (1919–1938)

B or Trainer — Fixed Wing
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The Tipsy B was a small sports two-seat monoplane designed by Ernest Oscar Tips, and built in both Belgium and the UK. A total of 42 was built, and a few are still flying.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Belgium
Manufacturer
Avions Tipsy
Co-Manufacturer
Gosselies Aerodrome; Charleroi
Service Entry
1937
Produced
42
Engine
1× 4-cylinder inverted in-line, air-cooled
Thrust / Power
46 kW
Length (ft)
22
Wingspan (ft)
31
Empty Weight (lb)
496
MTOW (lb)
992
Service Ceiling (ft)
19685
Range (mi)
450
Max Speed (mph)
124