Supermarine Swift
Military
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The 1948 Swift represented Supermarine's jet-age fighter and interceptor featuring single-seat, single-engine design with compact 9.9-metre wingspan. Its 12.9-metre fuselage achieved an impressive 1148.2 km/h, reflecting the radical performance jump of early jet fighters. The Swift marked Supermarine's transition into the supersonic era.
Specifications
- Role
- Fighter, interceptor
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1948
- Length
- 12.9 m
- Wingspan
- 9.9 m
- Max speed
- 1,148 km/h