Felixstowe F.3
Short Brothers · United Kingdom · first flew 1917 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Felixstowe F.3 was a British First World War flying boat, successor to the Felixstowe F.2 designed by John Cyril Porte at the naval air station Felixstowe.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.99 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined biplane flying boat
- Two Rolls-Royce Eagle VIII engines
- Span of 31.09 m
A big biplane flying boat with two engines between the wings.
Specifications
- The Felixstowe F.3 has a length of 14.99 m (49 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 31.09 m (102 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 147 km/h (91 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
It first flew in February 1917 and entered service in February 1918.
Variants
It followed the F.2 and was built by several firms including Short Brothers, Dick, Kerr and Canadian Vickers.
Where you'll see it
It entered service in February 1918.
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