BABY BULLET

The Heath Baby Bullet was an American sports and racing aircraft from the interwar period. The machine was probably flown in 1928 and took part in several air races - mainly in the National Air Races in 1928 and 1934. The plane won the first of these races! The plane was built by Edward Bayard Heath - an American aircraft constructor and aviation enthusiast. The Baby Bullet model was created in the mid-wing configuration, with a fixed undercarriage in the classic layout and a single, open pilot's cockpit. Initially, the drive was provided by the Bristol Cherub 32 HP engine, and later by the Continental A-40. The machine was 4.42 meters long with a wingspan of 5.5 meters. Of course, it had no on-board weapons. The top speed was up to 225 km / h.