Fairey Flycatcher, S1287, Replica © Karsten Palt
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Flycatcher

Naval Fighter Biplane

The Fairey Flycatcher is a single seat naval carrier based fighter biplane built by the British manufacturer Aviation.

Crew1
 
Propulsion1 Radial Engine
Engine ModelArmstrong Siddeley Jaguar IV
Engine Power298 kW400 hp
 
Speed215 km/h116 kts
  133 mph
Service Ceiling5.791 m19.000 ft
Rate of climb332 m/min1090 ft/min
Range500 km270 NM
311 mi.
 
Empty Weight924 kg2.037 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight1.372 kg3.025 lbs
 
Wing Span8,84 m29,0 ft
Wing Area26,8 m²288 ft²
Length7,01 m23,0 ft
Height3,66 m12,0 ft
 
First Flight28.11.1922
Production Statusout of production
Production Range1923-1930
Total Production196
 
Data for (Version)Fairy Flycatcher Mk.1

Remarks
The Fairey Flycatcher was able to be operated with a wheel landing gear, as a seaplane with floats or as an amphibian.


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