Armstrong Whitworth Aries Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd

First Flight:

3 May 1930

A.W.17 Aries:

1 - Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd

Type Specification

Applies to:

Armstrong Whitworth A.W.17 Aries

Type:

Two seat Army co-operation biplane

Wing:

Single bay biplane. Wings are swept at 6 degrees. Lower wing is shorter than upper and is attached at the base of the fuselage. Upper wing is supported on Warren truss type struts. Wing structure is of corrugated steel strip covered in fabric. Ailerons on upper wings only

Fuselage:

Fuselage structure of steel tube. Sides and bottom of fuselage are faired by formers and stringers, while the top decking consists of a wooden fairing around the cockpits

Tail Unit:

Tailplane mounted at top of fuselage of cantilever design. Balanced elevator and balanced rudder

Landing Gear:

Cross axle type. Axle carried on Vees. Tail skid

Power Plant:

Unknown

Accommodation:

Pilot seated in forward cockpit, observer behind

Span:

42 ft

Length:

28 ft 4 in

Height:

10 ft 11 in

Wing Area:

399.4 sq ft

Preserved in British Museums

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