| This advanced monoplane was designed in 1921 around the new 480 hp Bristol Jupiter radial. The huge, full-span ailerons nearly twisted the wings right off on it's first flight in 1922, they were reduced in size twice and external bracing wires were fitted on the wings. The Racer was abandoned after many problems with instability and the spinner, it had flown eight times. Type Specification Type: Single seat racing monoplane
Wing: Braced mid wing monoplane. Spars steel and wood, wings are fabric covered. Wing braced with streamline wires
Fuselage: Circular streamline fuselage, rear fuselage of monocoque construction of wood and metal
Tail Unit: Cantilever tail unit with unbalanced control surfaces
Landing Gear: Main gear retracts into wing root and in hinged on the centreline. Tail skid
Power Plant: One 510 hp Bristol Jupiter air cooled engine
Accommodation: Cockpit for pilot level with trailing edge of wing Dimensions Span: 25 ft 2 in
Length: 21 ft 7 in
Height: 8 ft 9 in
Wing Area: Unknown Performance Max Speed: 220 mph (estimated) | 
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