Supermarine Solent

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Supermarine's 1927 Solent was a three-engine patrol bomber flying boat crewed by five with a 22.9-metre wingspan and 15.4-metre fuselage. It reached 182.7 km/h, providing substantial offensive and defensive capability for maritime patrol. The Solent exemplified interwar flying boat design philosophy, combining speed, range, and firepower.