Parnall Plover
Parnall & Co · United Kingdom · first flew 1922 · fighter
The Parnall Plover was a British single-seat naval fighter aircraft of the 1920s. It was designed by Harold Bolas and built by George Parnall and Co. for use on Royal Navy aircraft carriers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.01 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-seat biplane naval fighter
- Single Bristol Jupiter III radial engine with a two-bladed propeller
- Two forward-firing Vickers machine guns
A single-seat biplane with a radial engine and a two-bladed fixed-pitch propeller. Armament was two fixed forward-firing .303 in Vickers machine guns.
Specifications
- The Parnall Plover has a length of 7.01 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.84 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 229 km/h (142 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Plover first flew in 1922 and was introduced in 1923.
Variants
Thirteen Plovers were built. It was powered by a 436 hp Bristol Jupiter III nine-cylinder radial engine.
Where you'll see it
It was ordered into small-scale production, but after extensive evaluation the Fairey Flycatcher was preferred for large-scale service. The Royal Air Force was the primary user, and the type retired in 1924.
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