Fairey N.9
Fairey Aviation Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1917 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Fairey N.9, also known as the F.127, was a British experimental shipboard floatplane of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.82 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane floatplane
- Single Rolls-Royce Falcon I engine
- Two crew
A biplane floatplane with a Rolls-Royce Falcon I engine. It is 10.82 m long with a wingspan of 15.24 m.
Specifications
- The Fairey N.9 has a length of 10.82 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.24 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 5 July 1917. It carried out the first shipborne catapult launches from Royal Navy ships.
Variants
Only one aircraft of this type was built.
Where you'll see it
It was later sold to Norway. It could carry two 112 lb bombs.
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