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| Single-seat high-altitude research monoplane powered by a
372.6kW Bristol Pegasus P.E.6S radial
engine. Flown by Sqn Ldr F. R. D. Swain, it
achieved a height record of 15.223m on 28 September 1936. On 30 June 1937 it raised
the record to 16.440m at the hands of Flt Lt M. J. Adam.
| MODEL | Bristol 138A |
| ENGINE | 1 x 500hp Bristol Pegasus P.E.6S |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 2411 kg | 5315 lb |
| Empty weight | 1994 kg | 4396 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 20.12 m | 66 ft 0 in |
| Length | 13.41 m | 44 ft 0 in |
| Height | 3.12 m | 10 ft 3 in |
| Wing area | 52.77 m2 | 568.01 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 198 km/h | 123 mph |
| Ceiling | 16459 m | 54000 ft |
 | A three-view drawing (800 x 790) |
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