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Blackburn B-20

WWII (1939–1945)

Blackburn B-20 — Fixed Wing
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The Blackburn B-20 was an experimental aircraft, first flying in 1940, that attempted to drastically increase the performance of flying boat designs. Blackburn Aircraft undertook an independent design study based on a patent filed by their chief designer, John Douglas Rennie for a retractable pontoon float that formed the planing hull.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Engine
2× X-24 liquid-cooled piston engines
Thrust / Power
1720 hp each
Length (ft)
69
Wingspan (ft)
82
MTOW (lb)
35000
Range (mi)
1500
Max Speed (mph)
306
Armament
Guns: provision for two turrets and other defensive positions; Bombs: bomb-cells in centre section