Vickers Type 161
Vickers · United Kingdom · first flew 1931 · fighter
The Vickers Type 161 was an unusual 1930s pusher biplane interceptor. It was designed to attack aircraft from below with a single upward-angled large-calibre gun.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.16 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Pusher biplane layout
- Single large-calibre gun angled upward
- Bristol Jupiter VIIF radial engine
Look for a single-seat pusher biplane with a Bristol Jupiter VIIF radial engine and a large gun angled upward.
Specifications
- The Vickers Type 161 has a length of 7.16 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.75 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 298 km/h (185 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Type 161 first flew on 21 January 1931. The aircraft flew well, but the concept was abandoned.
Variants
Only one Type 161 was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The Type 161 was a single prototype interceptor, armed with a 37 mm COW gun, and the concept did not go further.
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