Percival Gull
Touring Aircraft
The Percival Gull is a single-engine three-seat touring aircraft produced by the British manufacturer Percival Aircraft Company.
The Gull was the first aircraft built by Percival Aircraft Company, it was designed by the Australian Edgar Percival. The prototype (Mk I) was designated D.1 Gull. The first production variants (Mk II and Mk III) were designated D.2 Gull Four. Only the last variant D.3 Gull Six was built in the facilities of Percival Aircraft. The Gull four was built by Parnall Aircraft of Yate. The wings are foldable for easier storage.
Crew | 1 | |
Passengers | 2 |
Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
Engine Model | Cirrus Hermes IV | |
Engine Power | 97 kW | 130 hp |
max. Cruise Speed | 202 km/h | 109 kts 125 mph |
Speed | 233 km/h | 126 kts 145 mph |
Range | 1.206 km | 651 NM 749 mi. |
Empty Weight | 531 kg | 1.170 lbs |
max. Takeoff Weight | 930 kg | 2.050 lbs |
Wing Span | 11,02 m | 36 ft 2 in |
Wing Area | 15,7 m² | 169 ft² |
Length | 7,57 m | 24 ft 10 in |
Height | 2,25 m | 7 ft 5 in |
First Flight | 1932 | |
Production Status | out of production | |
Total Production | 48 |
Data for (Version) | D.2 Gull Four Mk II |
[Photo-ID: 6557] © Karsten Palt 2013-04-01 | |
Percival P-1C Gull Four 2A Reg.: G-ACGR c/n: D29 | |
Koninklijk Legermuseum [Brussel] |