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Wee Bee

William Beardmore &Co · United Kingdom · Interwar (1919–1938)

Wee Bee — Fixed Wing
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The Beardmore Wee Bee was a single-engined monoplane built only once and specifically for the Lympne two-seat light aircraft trials held in the United Kingdom in 1924. This plane won the major prize.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
United Kingdom
Manufacturer
William Beardmore &Co
Co-Manufacturer
Ltd; Dalmuir; Glasgow; Dumbartonshire
Service Entry
1924
Produced
1
Engine
Bristol Cherub I air cooled flat twin
Thrust / Power
32 hp (24 kW)
Length (ft)
22
Wingspan (ft)
38
Empty Weight (lb)
465
MTOW (lb)
840
Max Speed (mph)
87