Martinsyde F.1
Martinsyde · United Kingdom · first flew 1917 · fighter
The Martinsyde F.1 was a British two-seat biplane fighter designed and built by Martinsyde Limited. Only two prototypes were built.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.86 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane fighter
- Single Rolls-Royce Eagle water-cooled V-12 engine
- Upper span of about 13.6 m, with the lower wing slightly shorter
A two-seat biplane with a single Rolls-Royce V-12 and a possible Lewis gun for the observer.
Specifications
- The Martinsyde F.1 has a length of 8.86 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.57 m (45 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 176 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1917 and was powered by a 250 hp Rolls-Royce Eagle.
Variants
There were no production variants; two prototypes were built.
Where you'll see it
The Royal Flying Corps is listed as its primary user, but it did not go into production.
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