Short Crusader
Short Brothers · United Kingdom · first flew 1927 · light aircraft
The Short Crusader, also called the Short-Bristow Crusader, was a British racing seaplane of the 1920s built by Short Brothers to compete in the 1927 Schneider Trophy race.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, elliptical |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.62 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Single-seat racing seaplane on floats
- Low wing of about 8 m span (26 ft 6 in)
- Single engine in the nose
Look for a compact low-wing racing floatplane with a single engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Short Crusader has a length of 7.62 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.92 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 434 km/h (270 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by W A Bristow and first flew on 4 May 1927. Only one was built.
Variants
Only one aircraft was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The Royal Air Force High Speed Flight was its primary user.
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