Wight Converted Seaplane

1917

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Wight Converted Seaplane

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Wight Converted SeaplaneA three-view drawing (628 x 638)

Specification 
 ENGINE1 x 275hp Rolls-Royce (322hp Eagle VI)
 WEIGHTS
  Take-off weight2522 kg5560 lb
  Empty weight1624 kg3580 lb
 DIMENSIONS
  Wingspan19.96 m66 ft 6 in
  Length13.61 m45 ft 8 in
  Height4.88 m16 ft 0 in
  Wing area66.43 m2715.05 sq ft
 PERFORMANCE
  Max. speed135 km/h84 mph
  Ceiling2926 m9600 ft
 ARMAMENT1 x 7.7mm machine-gun, 4 x 50kg bombs

Comments
Barry, 30.06.2016 13:10

A direct conversion of the unsuccessful Wight bomber, some 37 were built and were based with the R.N.A.S. at Calshot, Dover, Portland and Cherbourg. Yes, Brian Haunts this was the plane responsible for the first sinking of a submarine in the English Channel when a 100 lb bomb hit UB 32. After WW I seven remained in service with the R.A.F.

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diansan, 18.06.2011 10:31

Was this the type of Seaplane that Sub Lieutenent Mossos flew when he sunk UB 32 in Aug 1917

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Brian Haunts, e-mail, 09.02.2009 20:03

Was this the type of Seaplane that Sub Lieutenent Mossos flew when he sunk UB 32 in Aug 1917

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