Handley Page Type S
Handley Page · United Kingdom · first flew 1923 · fighter
The Handley Page Type S, or HPS-1, was a British carrier-based fighter prototype developed for the United States Navy in the early 1920s. It was a low-wing monoplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.54 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single-seat carrier fighter
- Single Bentley BR2 rotary engine
It is a small single-seat low-wing monoplane with a single Bentley BR2 rotary engine. Provision was made for two machine guns.
Specifications
- The Handley Page Type S has a length of 6.54 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.92 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 236 km/h (147 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The first flight took place on 7 September 1923. The design was unsuccessful.
Variants
Only two were built and flown, both as prototypes.
Where you'll see it
It did not enter service. It was developed for the United States Navy as a carrier-based fighter.
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