Supermarine S.4
Civilian
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The Supermarine S.4, which first flew in 1925, is a British racing floatplane emphasizing speed competition. Measuring 7.9 meters long with a 9.3-meter wingspan and single engine, this aircraft achieves 384.6 km/h. The S designation reflects Supermarine's racing aircraft series, combining innovative design with powerful engines. The S.4's speed and float configuration reflect interwar racing competition traditions when manufacturers competed for prestige and air-speed records. Its advanced aerodynamic refinement influenced subsequent aircraft design.
Technische Daten
- Einsatzrolle
- Racing floatplane
- Herkunft
- United Kingdom
- Besatzung
- 1
- Triebwerke
- 1
- Erstflug
- 1925
- Länge
- 7,9 m
- Spannweite
- 9,3 m
- Höchstgeschwindigkeit
- 385 km/h