Supermarine Scapa
Supermarine · United Kingdom · first flew 1932 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Supermarine Scapa was a British general reconnaissance flying boat built by Supermarine and used by the Royal Air Force between 1935 and 1939.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 16.15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane flying boat
- Twin tail fins
- Two Rolls-Royce Kestrel engines between the wings
A twin-engined biplane flying boat with a twin-fin tail, armed with three Lewis guns, one in the bow and two amidships.
Specifications
- The Supermarine Scapa has a length of 16.15 m (53 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22.86 m (75 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 229 km/h (142 mph).
- Typical crew: 5.
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History
It was developed from the Southampton, first flew in 1932 and formed the basis of the Supermarine Stranraer.
Variants
Fifteen Scapas were built.
Where you'll see it
It served with the Royal Air Force from 1935 until it was retired in 1939.
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