Fairey Fulmar
Fairey Aviation · UK · first flew 1940 · fighter
The Fairey Fulmar was a two-seat carrier-based fighter for the Fleet Air Arm, trading outright performance for range and navigation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.24 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat carrier fighter
- Merlin engine with long two-seat canopy
- Folding low wing for carrier stowage
A Merlin-engined low-wing fighter with a long two-seat canopy, larger and heavier-looking than a single-seat Hurricane.
Specifications
- The Fairey Fulmar has a length of 12.24 m (40 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.13 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 438 km/h (272 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in January 1940, it derived from the P.4/34 light bomber specification and quickly entered naval service.
Variants
Produced in Mk I and Mk II versions with engine upgrades.
Where you'll see it
Provided fleet air defence notably on Mediterranean convoys with the Fleet Air Arm; a British type.
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