Supermarine Scimitar
Multi-Role Naval Combat Aircraft
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Supermarine Scimitar is a twin-engined single-seat multi-role naval combat aircraft produced by the British Supermarine Division of Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft) Ltd.. The Scimitar was used as an interceptor, long-range reconnaissance aircraft and as a fighter bomber by the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm.
| Crew | 1 | |
| Propulsion | 2 Turbojet Engines | |
| Engine Model | Rolls-Royce Avon 202 | |
| Engine Power (each) | 50,0 kN | 11250 lbf |
| Speed | 1143 km/h | 617 kts 710 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 14.021 m | 46.000 ft |
| Range | 2.287 km | 1.235 NM 1.421 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 10.869 kg | 23.962 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 15.513 kg | 34.200 lbs |
| Wing Span | 11,33 m | 37 ft 2 in |
| Wing Area | 45,1 m² | 485 ft² |
| Length | 16,87 m | 55 ft 4 in |
| Height | 5,28 m | 17 ft 4 in |
| First Flight | 19.01.1956 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | 76 | |
| Data for (Version) | Supermarine Scimitar F.Mk 1 | |
| Variants | Scimitar F.1 | |
| [Photo-ID: 1141] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-13 | |
 | Supermarine Scimitar F.Mk 1 Royal Navy Reg.: XD317 |
| Fleet Air Arm Museum [Yeovilton] | |