The Bristol BX-200 is an American two-seat cross-country homebuilt monoplane designed and built by Uriel Bristol for amateur construction from plans or kits.^[1]

Design and development

The prototype registered N3UB first flew on 15 July 1986 and was a mid-wing monoplane with tubular steel fuselage and wooden wings. The prototype had a fixed conventional landing gear with a tailwheel and was powered by a 180 hp (134 kW) Lycoming O-360-A4A piston engine. The enclosed cockpit has two seats side-by-side and room for 50 lb (22.7 kg) of baggage.^[1] In general layout, it is similar to the Cassutt Special racer.^[2]

In the 1988 Sun 60 Air Race, N3UB was timed at a closed course speed of 219 mph, placing it second in its horsepower class (behind a Glasair RG at 227 mph) and fifth overall.^[2]

Specifications (Prototype)

Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1989-90^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 5.31 m (17 ft 5 in)
• Wingspan: 6.10 m (20 ft 0 in)
• Height: 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in)
• Wing area: 8.36 m² (90.0 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 363 kg (800 lb)
• Gross weight: 612 kg (1,350 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-360-A4A , 134 kW (180 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 398 km/h (247 mph, 215 kn)
• Cruise speed: 352 km/h (219 mph, 190 kn)
• Range: 926 km (575 mi, 500 nmi)
• Endurance: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Service ceiling: 6,100 m (20,000 ft)
• g limits: +6/-3
• Rate of climb: 610 m/s (2,000 ft/min)