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Saunders-Roe SR.A/1

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The Saunders-Roe SR.A/1 was a prototype flying boat fighter aircraft designed and built by British seaplane manufacturer Saunders-Roe. It was the first jet-propelled water-based aircraft in the world.

The concept behind the SR.A/1 originated during the Second World War as a reaction to Japan's successful use of military floatplanes and the emergence of the turbojet engine. Saunders-Roe presented an initial proposal of their jet-powered seaplane concept, then designated SR.44, to the Air Ministry during mid-1943. In April 1944, the Ministry issued Specification E.6/44 for the type and supported its development with a contract for three prototypes. Development was protracted by Saunders-Roe's work on other projects, the war having ended prior to any of the prototypes being completed.

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Ag 2 Gyro
Ag 5 Open Canopy

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor (OPEN!) Flying Boat Challenge
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 24.6ft (7.5m)
  • Length 28.7ft (8.8m)
  • Height 9.4ft (2.9m)
  • Empty Weight 1,404lbs (636kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,814lbs (2,183kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.8
  • Wing Loading 33.0lbs/ft2 (161.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 146.0ft2 (13.6m2)
  • Drag Points 1675

Parts

  • Number of Parts 118
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 438