Supermarine Seagull V
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| History | |
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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.
General characteristics
- Crew:
- Length:
- Wingspan:
- Height:
- Empty weight:
- Max takeoff weight:
- Powerplant: Pegas II M2 radial engine with pusher propellor
- Maximum speed:
- Range:
- Service ceiling:
- Armament
- Guns: 2 x .303 Vickers K machine guns
- Bombs: Bombs or depth charges