Supermarine Walrus
Reconnaissance / SAR Amphibious Biplane
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Supermarine Walrus is a single-engine amphibious reconnaissance aircraft produced by the British manufacturer Supermarine Aviation Works (Vickers) Ltd. The Walrus was also used for SAR (search- and rescue) missions.
The Walrus is a development of the Supermarine Seagull and initially designated Seagull V. It was is service with the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force (RAF), Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).
| Crew | 3 / 4 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Radial Engine | |
| Engine Model | Bristol Pegasus VI | |
| Engine Power | 559 kW | 750 hp |
| Speed | 217 km/h | 117 kts 135 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 2.210 m | 7.250 ft |
| Range | 967 km | 522 NM 601 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 2.223 kg | 4.900 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 3.266 kg | 7.200 lbs |
| Wing Span | 13,97 m | 45 ft 10 in |
| Wing Area | 56,7 m² | 610 ft² |
| Length | 11,35 m | 37 ft 3 in |
| Height | 4,65 m | 15 ft 3 in |
| First Flight | 21.06.1933 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | 746 | |
| Developed from | Supermarine Seal II / Seagull | |
| Data for (Version) | Supermarine Walrus Mk.I | |
| [Photo-ID: 1125] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-13 | |
 | Supermarine Walrus I Irish Air Corps Reg.: L2301 c/n: C3/21840 |
| Fleet Air Arm Museum [Yeovilton] | |