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Bristol Type 170 Freighter Aircraft Family

The Bristol Type 170 Freighter was a rugged postwar transport and car-ferry aircraft built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, with civil and military variants and 214 aircraft produced.

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Identity

Aliases
Bristol 170Bristol FreighterBristol WayfarerBristol Type 170
Family Name
Bristol Type 170 Freighter
Full Name
Bristol Type 170 Freighter Aircraft Family
Roles
cargoairlinermilitaryutility
Status
retired
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Bristol Type 170 Freighter was a rugged postwar transport and car-ferry aircraft built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, with civil and military variants and 214 aircraft produced.
First Flight Year
1,945
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    Bristol Type 170 Mk I Hercules 632 installation
    Notes
    BAE Systems Heritage identifies two 1,675 hp Bristol Hercules 632 radial engines for the Bristol Type 170 Freighter Mk I; later marks used distinct Hercules 672 or 734 variants.

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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 06:23:09 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 06:23:09 UTC