Fairey Fox II
Fairey Aviation Company / Avions Fairey · United Kingdom · first flew 1930 · bomber
The Fairey Fox II was a developed variant of the original Fairey Fox light bomber, licence-built by Avions Fairey in Belgium for the Belgian Air Force. It retained the clean aerodynamic lines of the Fox but was fitted with different engines.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Sleek streamlined fuselage relative to contemporary biplanes |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Two-seat biplane light bomber with Hispano-Suiza engine
- Sleek streamlined fuselage relative to contemporary biplanes
- Belgian-built variant of the original Fairey Fox
The Fox series is characterised by a notably slim, streamlined fuselage for a biplane, single nose engine, and two-bay wing cellule; individual mark differences are in engine cowling shape and detail.
Specifications
- The Fairey Fox II has a length of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.58 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 285 km/h (177 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The original Fox had stunned the RAF with its performance in 1925; the Belgian-built Fox variants followed from the late 1920s, with Avions Fairey producing progressively developed marks. The Fox II introduced updated engine options and minor airframe refinements.
Variants
The Fox series expanded through Marks II, IIS, III, IIIS, IIIC, and a floatplane version; most were built for the Belgian Air Force.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Belgian Air Force (Aéronautique Militaire Belge) in the light bomber and reconnaissance role through the late 1930s.
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