MARTINSYDE S.1

 

ORIGIN:

United Kingdom

TYPE:

Single-seat biplane scout

ENGINE:

One 60 kw (80 hp) Gnome rotary engine

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Wingspan: 8.43 m (27 ft 8 in)
  • Length: 6.40 m (21 ft)
  • Height: 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
  • Wing area: 26.01 m² (280 sq ft)
  • Max speed: 140 km/h (87 mph)
  • Cruising speed at 3,048 m (10,000 ft): 140 km/h (87 mph)
  • Time to 3,048 m (10,000 ft): 19 mins
  • Time to1,981 m (6,500 ft): 10 mins
  • Ceiling: 4,267 m (14,000 ft)
  • Endurance: 5 1/2 hr
  • Empty weight: 798 kg (1,759 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 1,100 kg (2,424 lb)

PHOTO SOURCE:

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War RAE-O599 - Martinsyde S.1 - Wikipedia

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