Armstrong Whitworth Armadillo
Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Armstrong Whitworth Armadillo was a British single-seat biplane fighter aircraft built by Armstrong Whitworth.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.74 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane fighter
- Bentley BR2 nine-cylinder rotary engine of 230 horsepower
- Armed with two Vickers machine guns
Look for a compact single-seat biplane with a rotary engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Armstrong Whitworth Armadillo has a length of 5.74 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.46 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by F. Murphy and first flew in 1918. It was powered by a Bentley BR2 rotary engine.
Variants
There were no variants: only one prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
It remained a prototype. Its armament was two .303 inch Vickers machine guns.
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