Portsmouth Aerocar
Portsmouth Aviation · United Kingdom · first flew 1947 · light aircraft
The Portsmouth Aerocar was a British light utility aircraft design of the late 1940s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane
- Twin-boom layout
- Two tractor Blackburn Cirrus Major III engines
A twin-boom, high-wing aircraft with two 155 hp Blackburn Cirrus Major III inverted inline engines.
Specifications
- The Portsmouth Aerocar has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.8 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 269 km/h (167 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was intended for a variety of tasks, including use as a transport 'mobile office'. It first flew on 18 June 1947.
Variants
Only the Major flew; the Minor, Senior and Junior were not completed.
Where you'll see it
The single prototype was scrapped in 1950. It had one crew member and capacity for five.
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