Fairey Fantôme
Avions Fairey · Belgium · first flew 1935 · fighter
The Fairey Fantôme, also known as the Fairey Féroce, was a Belgian fighter prototype of the mid-1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.41 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane fighter
- Single Hispano-Suiza 12Ycrs engine
- Engine-mounted 20 mm cannon
It is a single-seat tractor biplane with a Hispano-Suiza 12Ycrs engine and an engine-mounted 20 mm Oerlikon cannon.
Specifications
- The Fairey Fantôme has a length of 8.41 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.52 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 434 km/h (270 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The prototype was designed and built by Fairey Aviation, and first flew on 6 June 1935. It was designed by Marcel Lobelle.
Variants
Three production aircraft were assembled in Belgium by Avions Fairey, in addition to the prototype.
Where you'll see it
Four aircraft were built in all.
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