Short N.2B
Short Brothers · United Kingdom · first flew 1917 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Short N.2B was a prototype British patrol seaplane of the First World War, designed and built by Short Brothers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.24 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined biplane floatplane
- Sunbeam Maori V12 engine
- Lewis gun on a Scarff ring at the rear cockpit
A two-crew biplane seaplane powered by a 275 hp Sunbeam Maori water-cooled V12, with a 16.81 m wingspan.
Specifications
- The Short N.2B has a length of 12.24 m (40 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.81 m (55 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 148 km/h (92 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a single-engined biplane intended to replace the successful Short Type 184, and first flew in December 1917.
Variants
There were no variants beyond the two built.
Where you'll see it
Only two were built, the Fairey III being preferred.
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