Details released of new Fairey torpedo and dive bomber, which, with normal top load of 21,642 lb, is claimed to be largest aircraft so far ordered by Royal Navy; it is half as large again as its predecessor "Barracuda"; wings have span of 60 ft 3 in. and fold hydraulically within breadth of 20 ft; power plant is Bristol "Centaurus" 18-cyl engine.


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    Title :

    "Spearfish" naval aircraft


    Additional title:

    Engineer


    Published in:

    Engineer ; 181 , n 4701


    Publication date :

    1946


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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