Bluebird K4

Technical specification

Date first constructed1939
Country Of Manufacture Great Britain
Record Speed 141.7 M.P.H.
Length (Overall) 27 Ft 2 inches
Beam (Over Sponsons) 10 Ft. 10 inches
Displacement (In Record-Breaking Trim) 5, 065 lb
B.H.P. 1950 *
Revolutions 3,150
Propeller Pitch 20.5 inches
Diameter 14 inches
Two Blades
Gear Ratio:Engine/Propeller 2.85:1
Fuel 25 gallons

+ These figures relate to Bluebird K4 as ran at the time of breaking the World’s Water Speed Record in 1939.
* Based upon estimates made by Rolls-Royce - the ‘Ram Effect’ here is somewhat difficult to estimate.