Short Bomber
Short Brothers · United Kingdom · first flew 1915 · bomber
The Short Bomber was a British two-seat long-range reconnaissance, bombing and torpedo-carrying aircraft designed by Short Brothers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.72 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large two-seat tractor biplane of 25.6 metre span
- Rolls-Royce Eagle V12 engine
- Land-based development of the Short Type 184
Look for a very large-span two-seat biplane with a single Rolls-Royce Eagle engine.
Specifications
- The Short Bomber has a length of 13.72 m (45 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 25.6 m (84 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 124 km/h (77 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a land-based development of the Short Type 184, of which more than 900 were built. It first flew in 1915 and was introduced in 1916.
Variants
The Short Bomber was a land-based development of the Short Type 184.
Where you'll see it
It was flown by the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps. It was retired in April 1917 after 83 had been built.
Related aircraft
- Short Type 184
- Short Admiralty Type 74
- Short Type 320
- Short Type 827
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