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Supermarine Sea King

Military
Supermarine Sea King

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Supermarine's Sea King was a single-seat fighter aircraft introduced in 1920 with one engine and 10.8-metre wingspan. Its 8.3-metre fuselage achieved 177.8 km/h, reflecting early 1920s fighter design philosophy. Though modest by later standards, it exemplified post-World War I Royal Navy fighter development.

Specifications

Role
fighter aircraft
Origin
United Kingdom
Crew
1
Engines
1
First flight
1920
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
10.8 m
Max speed
178 km/h