Parnall Perch
George Parnall and Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The Parnall Perch was a British single-engined biplane with side-by-side seats, designed to an Air Ministry general-purpose trainer specification.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.99 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined biplane trainer
- Side-by-side seating for two
- Rolls-Royce Falcon V-12 engine
A two-seat biplane with a water-cooled Rolls-Royce Falcon III V-12 and a top speed of about 115 mph.
Specifications
- The Parnall Perch has a length of 8.99 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.19 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 10 December 1926 and was designed by Harold Bolas.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no other variants.
Where you'll see it
No contract was awarded for the specification, so it never entered service.
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