Supermarine Sparrow Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Supermarine Aviation Works Ltd

First Flight:

11 September 1924

Sparrow I:

1 - Supermarine

Sparrow II:

1 - Converted from Sparrow I by Supermarine

Type Specification

Applies to:

Supermarine Sparrow I

Type:

Twin seat light aeroplane

Wing:

Two bay biplane, wings construted of wood with steel interplane struts. Lower wing has smaller chord than upper and reduced span. Full span ailerons/flaps on all four wings

Fuselage:

Fuselage mounted on lower wing is of wooden construction

Tail Unit:

Braced monoplane type with single fin and rudder

Landing Gear:

Cross axle type undercarriage with two main wheels. Tail skid

Power Plant:

One 35 hp Blackburne Thrush in nose

Accommodation:

Twin seats in tandem with dual control

Span:

33 ft 4 in

Length:

23 ft 6 in

Height:

7 ft 5 in

Wing Area:

256 sq ft

Empty:

475 lb

Loaded:

860 lb

Max Speed:

72 mph

Ceiling:

11,000 ft

Preserved in British Museums

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