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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Specifications
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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
 
          
              
              
              
                  
                  
                
very cool, unfortunatly im not a boat guy :(
Love this design, this might win!