Westland PV.3
Hawker Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1931 · bomber
The Westland PV.3 was a British private-venture torpedo bomber prototype developed in the early 1930s to meet Air Ministry requirements for a modern monoplane torpedo carrier. It was an advanced low-wing design for its era.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.41 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- British inter-war torpedo bomber prototype
- Low-wing monoplane design evaluated by the RAF
- Private venture development by Westland/Hawker
A clean low-wing monoplane with fixed undercarriage, a large radial engine in the nose, and provision for a torpedo under the fuselage — an advanced silhouette for a 1931 British military type.
Specifications
- The Westland PV.3 has a length of 10.41 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.17 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 262 km/h (163 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Built in 1931 as a private venture, the PV.3 competed for RAF contracts but did not win production orders, being passed over in favour of other designs. The aircraft demonstrated the potential of the low-wing monoplane configuration for torpedo attack roles.
Variants
A single prototype only; no production variant entered service.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the Air Ministry but not accepted into RAF service.
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