Supermarine Swan
Military
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The 1924 Swan was a maritime reconnaissance and passenger flying boat crewed by two with a 20.9-metre wingspan and two engines. Stretching 14.8 metres, it achieved 175 km/h. The Swan served dual roles—military maritime patrol and civilian passenger operations—reflecting the era's efficiency in shared military-commercial aircraft design.
Specifications
- Role
- Maritime reconnaissance/passenger flying boat
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Crew
- 2
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1924
- Length
- 14.8 m
- Wingspan
- 20.9 m
- Max speed
- 175 km/h