Blackburn Kangaroo
Blackburn Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1918 · bomber
The Blackburn Kangaroo was a British twin-engine biplane bomber and maritime patrol aircraft of World War I, used by the Royal Naval Air Service for anti-submarine operations over the North Sea. The provided dimensions (552 m length, 898 m wingspan) are clearly corrupt — corrected to approximately 13.64 m length and 22.86 m wingspan.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.64 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- WWI British twin-engine maritime patrol bomber
- Large biplane with twin Rolls-Royce Falcon engines
- Used by RNAS for anti-submarine patrol over the North Sea
A large four-bay biplane with two Rolls-Royce Falcon engines in the interplane structure, a long deep fuselage, and the typically heavy appearance of WWI patrol bombers.
Specifications
- The Blackburn Kangaroo has a length of 13.64 m (45 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22.86 m (75 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 158 km/h (98 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
Entering service in 1918, the Kangaroo served with No. 246 Squadron RNAS on anti-submarine patrol and bombing duties. Though produced in limited numbers, it performed useful service during the final months of WWI and continued briefly post-war.
Variants
A small number were converted postwar for civil use as passenger carriers.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the RNAS and early RAF on North Sea anti-submarine patrol; a few entered civil service with postwar British airlines.
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