Gloster F.5/34
Gloster · United Kingdom · first flew 1936 · fighter
The Gloster F.5/34 was a British single-seat, single-engine monoplane fighter of the 1930s. It had all-metal cantilever construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat all-metal cantilever low-wing monoplane
- Air-cooled engine in the nose
- Tailwheel undercarriage with retractable main wheels
A single-engined low-wing monoplane fighter with a tailwheel and retractable main undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Gloster F.5/34 has a length of 9.75 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.63 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 509 km/h (316 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed for Air Ministry Specification F.5/34, which called for a fighter with eight machine guns and an air-cooled engine suited to the tropics. It first flew in December 1936.
Variants
There were no variants. The design was overtaken by more capable competitors.
Where you'll see it
It did not enter service: the specification was later abandoned and none of the designs built to it was selected. Its engine produced 840 hp and its top speed was 316 mph.
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