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Supermarine Walrus

14.3k Avro683Lancaster  7.3 years ago

Now with roundels and tailflashes!

Originally developed as a private venture to a Royal Australian Air Force request for a ship launched fleet spotter, the Supermarine Walrus was used by the Fleet Air Arm, the Royal Air Force, the Royal Australian Navy, the Royal New Zealand Navy, the Royal New Zealand Air Force, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Royal Canadian Navy, among others. it was used in a variety of roles, such as Air - Sea Rescue, scout, maritime patrol, a radar testbed, and a transport aircraft for a dutch whaling company.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 58.4ft (17.8m)
  • Length 43.0ft (13.1m)
  • Height 16.4ft (5.0m)
  • Empty Weight 16,129lbs (7,316kg)
  • Loaded Weight 26,207lbs (11,887kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.057
  • Wing Loading 17.9lbs/ft2 (87.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,466.6ft2 (136.3m2)
  • Drag Points 9049

Parts

  • Number of Parts 200
  • Control Surfaces 12
  • Performance Cost 783