| Manufacturer |
Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| Description |
The Bristol Type 175 Britannia is a retired British medium-to-long-range airliner built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company in 1952 to meet British civilian aviation needs. |
| First Flight |
1952-08-16 |
| Entry Into service |
1957-02-01 |
| Production End |
1960-01-01 |
| Designer |
Dr. Archibald E. Russell |
| Type |
Turboprop airliner |
| Length (m) |
37.7952 |
| Height (m) |
11.2776 |
| Cockpit Crew |
4 |
| Max Seating |
139 |
| Max Speed (km/h) |
638.9096 |
| Cruise Speed (km/h) |
574.5358 |
| Max Ceiling (m) |
7315.2 |
| Capacity Description |
139 passengers (coach class) |
| Number Built |
85 |
| Powerplant Description |
4 × Bristol Proteus 765 turboprop engines, 3318 kW (4450 hp) each |
| Primary Users |
BOAC, Royal Air Force, Canadian Pacific Air Lines, Cubana de Aviación |
| Status |
Retired |
| Wikipedia Article (URL) |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Britannia |
| Flat Wing Span (m) |
43.2816 |
| Flat Wing Area (m²) |
192.7738 |
| Number of Engines |
4 |