Supermarine Sea Otter
Civilian
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Supermarine's Sea Otter entered service in 1938 as an air-sea rescue flying boat crewed by three with a 14-metre wingspan. Powered by a single engine and achieving 262.3 km/h, its 12.1-metre fuselage proved practical for rescue operations. The Sea Otter balanced performance with the stability necessary for maritime emergency work.
Specifications
- Role
- Air-Sea rescue
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Crew
- 3
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1938
- Length
- 12.1 m
- Wingspan
- 14 m
- Max speed
- 262 km/h