Parnall Pike
George Parnall and Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1927 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Parnall Pike was a two- or three-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft capable of operating off carrier decks or from water. It was built to an Air Ministry specification in 1927.
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 with two or three seats
- Could operate off carrier decks or from water
- W-configuration water-cooled engine
A large naval biplane with a W-configuration engine.
Specifications
- The Parnall Pike has a length of 10.9 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.02 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 204 km/h (127 mph).
- Typical crew: 2-3.
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History
It first flew on 14 March 1927 and was powered by a 12-cylinder W-configuration water-cooled engine.
Variants
Only one was constructed.
Where you'll see it
It was a single prototype built for naval reconnaissance.
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