Carter
Carter
Contents
History
A Mr. Carter built a biplane during 1910, which was tested on Salisbury Plain in January, 1911.
Company References
- British Aircraft Before The Great War, Michael H. Goodall and Albert E. Tagg (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2001)
- Flight 14 Jan 1911
Project Data
| Project No | Type No | Name | Alternative Name(s) | Year | Spec (Requirement) | Status | Qty | Description | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | Proto | 1 | 1S, 1E tractor biplane. | 1, 2, 3 |
Project References
- British Aircraft Before The Great War, Michael H. Goodall and Albert E. Tagg (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2001)
- British Aircraft 1809-1914, Peter Lewis (Putnam, 1962)
- Flight 14 Jan 1911
Production Details and Type Description
Biplane
The single-seat single bay tractor biplane of unequal and unusually short span, with significant dihedral on the upper mainplanes. The rectangular-section fuselage was uncovered and supported a two piece tailplane and a horn balanced rudder. There was no fin. One eight-cylinder 60 h.p. Nonpareil powerplant, made by the Nonpareil Fitting Co. of Birmingham. The machine only made a few short hops.
The single-seat single bay tractor biplane of unequal and unusually short span, with significant dihedral on the upper mainplanes. The rectangular-section fuselage was uncovered and supported a two piece tailplane and a horn balanced rudder. There was no fin. One eight-cylinder 60 h.p. Nonpareil powerplant, made by the Nonpareil Fitting Co. of Birmingham. The machine only made a few short hops.
One aircraft only : no c/n or registration.
Total Carter Production1