Armstrong Whitworth A.W.35 Scimitar
Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1935 · fighter
The Armstrong Whitworth A.W.35 Scimitar was a British single-engine biplane fighter designed and built by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.62 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-engine biplane fighter
- Armstrong Siddeley Panther X radial engine
- Single-seat cockpit
A single-seat biplane fighter powered by an Armstrong Siddeley Panther X radial engine. It is 7.62 m long with a wingspan of 10.06 m.
Specifications
- The Armstrong Whitworth A.W.35 Scimitar has a length of 7.62 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.06 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 356 km/h (221 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1935 and was developed from the Armstrong Whitworth A.W.16.
Variants
Six Scimitars were built, and it was developed from the A.W.16.
Where you'll see it
Four Scimitars were produced for the Norwegian Army Air Service and delivered in 1936.
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