Radley-England Waterplane
Radley and Gordon England · United Kingdom · first flew 1913 · light aircraft
The Radley-England Waterplane was a British floatplane designed and built by James Radley and Gordon England to take part in the 1913 Circuit of Britain race.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.07 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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- Biplane floatplane
- Single pusher engine
- Twin tail
A large biplane floatplane with a pusher propeller and twin tail.
Specifications
- The Radley-England Waterplane has a length of 9.07 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.74 m (52 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 1913. It was damaged before the start of the race, could not compete, and was subsequently rebuilt as the Radley-England Waterplane 2.
Variants
The original aircraft was rebuilt as the Radley-England Waterplane 2.
Where you'll see it
Only one aircraft was built, and it was unable to take part in the race it was built for.
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