Westland Woodpigeon
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| Woodpigeon | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Two-seat biplane |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Westland Aircraft |
| Number built | 2 |
| History | |
| First flight | 14 September 1924 |
The Westland Woodpigeon was a British two-seat light biplane designed to compete in the 1924 Lympne light aircraft trials.
The Woodpigeon was a conventional wooden biplane[1] powered by a 32 hp (24 kW) Bristol Cherub III engine. Two aircraft were built. The first made its first flight on 14 September 1924;[2] the second aircraft, registered G-EBJV, flew in trials but was not successful.[3] The second aircraft was re-engined with a 30 hp (22 kW) ABC Scorpion and increased wingspan in 1926 for the 1926 Lympne trials but again was not successful.[3] In 1927 the two aircraft were re-engined with 60 hp (45 kW) Anzani 6 radials and redesignated Woodpigeon II.[4]
Variants
- Woodpigeon I
- Bristol Cherub III-powered variant, two built.
- Woodpigeon II
- Two Woodpigeon Is re-engined with Anzani engines.
