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| Type | Amphibious biplane |
| Role | Amphibious reconnaissance |
| Designer | R.J. Mitchell |
| Manufacturer | Supermarine |
| Produced | 1936 - 1944 |
| Number built | 740 |
| Primary users | British Fleet Air Arm; RAF, RAAF, RNZAF |
| In service | 1935 |
| Out of service | 1954 (Civilian) |
Remarks
Originally known as the Supermarine Seagull V, it was developed in response to a RAAF request for an observation aircraft that could be catapult launched for Cruisers. The first RAAF aircraft was received in early 1936, and the last in 1937. Pre ww2 they conducted survey work, or served on HMAS warships Australia, Canberra, Sydney, Perth and Hobart.
General characteristics
- Crew: 4 - Pilot, Co-pilot, Navigator, Wireless operator.
- Length: 11.46m
- Wingspan: 13.97m
- Height: 4.65m on wheels
- Empty weight: 2,233 kg
- Max takeoff weight: 3,651 kg
- Powerplant: Pegas II M2 radial engine with pusher propeller
- Maximum speed: 217 km/h at 1,450m
- Range: 970 km
- Service ceiling: 5,600m
- Armament
- Guns: 2 x .303 Vickers K machine guns
- Bombs: 6 x 45 kg ; 2 x 110 kg ; 2 x 110 kg depth chares
Squadron Personnel
11 Squadron
- Alfred Ensor Hand Jul 1951 - 11 May 1954