Parnall G.4/31
Parnall · United Kingdom · first flew 1935 · bomber
The Parnall G.4/31 was a 1930s design from George Parnall and Company to meet Air Ministry Specification G.4/31 for a general purpose aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane layout
- Single Bristol Pegasus radial in the nose
- Modified fin and rudder
A two-crew biplane able to carry 1,500 lb of bombs or an 18 inch Mk VIII torpedo, with two 0.303 in machine guns.
Specifications
- The Parnall G.4/31 has a length of 10.9 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.37 m (57 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 265 km/h (165 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 1935 and was powered by a 690 hp Bristol Pegasus IM3 nine-cylinder radial engine.
Variants
Only one was built, and it was modified in its final form with a greatly enlarged tail fin.
Where you'll see it
The primary user was the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment.
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