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Martinsyde F.1

Military
Martinsyde F.1

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The Martinsyde F.1 was a British two-crew biplane fighter introduced in 1917. With a single engine powering its 8.9-meter frame, it reached 176 km/h—slower than contemporary enemy scouts but designed for strength and crew communication over raw speed.

Specifications

Role
Biplane fighter aircraft
Origin
United Kingdom
Crew
2
Engines
1
First flight
1917
Length
8.9 m
Max speed
176 km/h