Handley Page HP.14
Handley Page · United Kingdom · first flew 1917 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Handley Page HP.14, also designated R/200, was a prototype British naval reconnaissance aircraft of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.77 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small single-bay biplane
- Geared 200 hp Hispano-Suiza 8 V-8 engine with a frontal radiator
- Two-seat layout, built to fly as a floatplane or from a wheeled undercarriage
A small single-bay biplane with a frontal radiator, built to operate with floats or a wheeled undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Handley Page HP.14 has a length of 7.77 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed in 1917 to an Admiralty requirement for a two-seat reconnaissance fighter that could operate as a floatplane or from the decks of HMS Argus and HMS Furious. The first two prototypes, fitted with floats, flew in December 1917.
Variants
The third prototype, with a wheeled undercarriage, flew in February 1918. Six prototypes were ordered but three were cancelled.
Where you'll see it
Only three were built. The Parnall Panther was preferred, and the remaining prototypes and a prospective order for 20 aircraft were cancelled in March 1918.
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