Parnall Imp
George Parnall & Co. · United Kingdom · first flew 1927 · light aircraft
The Parnall Imp was an unusual single-engined, two-seat British sports biplane built in 1927.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Straight cantilever lower wing
- Markedly swept upper wing
- Two-seat sports biplane with a single engine
Look for a small biplane whose upper wing is swept back while the lower wing is straight.
Specifications
- The Parnall Imp has a length of 6.45 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.77 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 164 km/h (102 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Harold Bolas and first flew in 1927.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no other versions.
Where you'll see it
It had a straight cantilever lower wing which supported a markedly swept upper wing. It was retired in 1933.
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