Davenport BD-2 Nuggit

Last updated
BD-2 Nuggit (sic)
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United States
DesignerBradley A Davenport
Introduction1969

The Davenport BD-2 Nuggit (sic) [1] is an American biplane developed for homebuilt construction. [2]

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Design and development

The B-2 Nuggit is a single place biplane with conventional landing gear. The cockpit is covered with a sliding bubble canopy. The fuselage is welded steel construction with aircraft fabric covering. A round cowling covers the engine to appear like a radial engine installation. The wing uses a wooden spar with aluminum wing ribs. [3]

Specifications (BD-2 Nuggit)

Data from Air Progress [3]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. Eckland, K.O. "American Aeroplanes" . Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  2. Sport Aviation: 58. October 1968.{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. 1 2 Air Progress Sport Aircraft: 6. Winter 1969.{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)