Supermarine Sheldrake
Supermarine · United Kingdom · first flew 1927 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Supermarine Sheldrake was a British amphibian biplane flying boat designed by R. J. Mitchell. It was developed from the Supermarine Seagull with a revised hull based on that of the Sea Eagle.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.39 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Amphibian biplane flying boat
- Napier Lion engine mounted between the wings
- Four-bladed pusher propeller
Look for a biplane amphibian hull with the engine between the wings driving a four-bladed pusher propeller.
Specifications
- The Supermarine Sheldrake has a length of 11.39 m (37 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.02 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 166 km/h (103 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
The Sheldrake was built in 1923 and first flew in 1927. A Napier Lion engine mounted between the wings drove a four-bladed propeller.
Variants
Only one Sheldrake was built, serial number N180, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The single aircraft, N180, was the only Sheldrake built and the type did not go into production.
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