Supermarine Sea Lion I
Civilian
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The Sea Lion I pioneered Supermarine's air racing efforts when it first flew in 1919 as a single-seat racing flying boat. Measuring 8 metres in length with a single engine, it achieved 236.6 km/h. This aircraft established the foundation for Supermarine's later celebrated racing seaplane designs.
Specifications
- Role
- Racing flying boat
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1919
- Length
- 8 m
- Max speed
- 237 km/h