Austin A.F.T.3 Osprey
Austin Motor Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Austin A.F.T.3 Osprey was a prototype British fighter triplane of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.36 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat fighter triplane
- Nine-cylinder rotary engine in the nose
- Small airframe with a span of about 7 m
Look for a small single-seat triplane fighter with a rotary engine.
Specifications
- The Austin A.F.T.3 Osprey has a length of 5.36 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.01 m (23 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 191 km/h (119 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was developed by the motor car manufacturer Austin as a replacement for the Sopwith Camel and first flew in 1918. It was powered by a nine-cylinder rotary engine.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
Only one was built, the Sopwith Snipe being preferred.
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- Austin Whippet
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- Austin Kestrel
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