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Short Brothers Short Crusader

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Short Brothers Short Crusader

Bild: Wikimedia Commons

The Short Crusader represents specialized high-performance aviation, first flying in 1927. This single-engine racing seaplane measured 7.6 meters long with an 8.1-meter wingspan, achieving an impressive 434.5 km/h. Originating from the United Kingdom, the Crusader exemplified the racing seaplane phenomenon of the interwar period, where manufacturers competed for speed records and prestige. Its compact proportions and powerful engine deliver the thrust-to-weight ratio necessary for exceptional velocity in competition flying.

Specifikationer

Roll
Racing seaplane
Ursprung
UK
Motorer
1
Första flygning
1927
Längd
7,6 m
Vingspann
8,1 m
Maxhastighet
435 km/h