Supermarine Scapa
Military
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The Supermarine Scapa emerged as a twin-engine reconnaissance flying boat in 1932, carrying five crew across its 16.2-metre fuselage. With a 22.9-metre wingspan and 228.5 km/h speed, it represented British military flying boat practice. The type served maritime reconnaissance duties, balancing speed and water-based operational advantages.
Specifications
- Role
- Reconnaissance flying boat,
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Crew
- 5
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1932
- Length
- 16.2 m
- Wingspan
- 22.9 m
- Max speed
- 229 km/h