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Supermarine Seagull (1921)

Military
Supermarine Seagull (1921)

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The 1921 Seagull was a reconnaissance flying boat with three-man crew, single engine, and 14-metre wingspan. Its 11.5-metre fuselage supported 157.7 km/h speed, typical of early 1920s maritime reconnaissance design. The type exemplified practical British military flying boat engineering for wide-area maritime patrol.

Specifications

Role
Reconnaissance flying boat
Crew
3
Engines
1
First flight
1921
Length
11.5 m
Wingspan
14 m
Max speed
158 km/h