Vickers Type 131 Valiant
Vickers · United Kingdom · first flew 1927 · bomber
The Vickers Type 131 Valiant was a British general-purpose biplane produced by Vickers in 1927.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Biplane with a 9-cylinder radial engine
- Two-man crew of pilot and observer/gunner
- Armed with two 0.303 in machine guns and able to carry 500 lb of bombs
Look for a single-engined two-seat biplane with a radial engine.
Specifications
- The Vickers Type 131 Valiant has a length of 10.2 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.84 m (45 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 209 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was intended to replace the Royal Air Force Airco DH.9As but was unsuccessful. It first flew in 1927.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no other versions.
Where you'll see it
The single example was sold to Chile and served with the Chilean Air Force from 1928 until 1929.
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