Armstrong Whitworth A.W.XVI Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd

First Flight:

Late 1930

A.W.XVI:

7 - Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd

Type Specification

Applies to:

Armstrong Whitworth A.W.XVI

Type:

Single seat naval fighter

Wing:

Single bay staggered biplane. Dihedral on all wings. Lower wing is shorter than upper and is attached at the base of the fuselage. Upper wing is supported on N type struts. Wing structure is of steel strip covered in fabric. Ailerons on all four wings

Fuselage:

Fuselage structure of bolted steel tube

Tail Unit:

Braced tailplane mounted at top of fuselage with fin above. Balanced elevator and rudder

Landing Gear:

Cross axle type with the axle carried on Vees. Spats fitted for wheels. Tail skid

Power Plant:

One 500 hp Panther IIIA air cooled radial engine

Accommodation:

Cockpit for pilot provided aft of upper wing

Armament:

Two forward firing Vickers machine guns

Span:

33 ft

Length:

25 ft 6 in

Height:

11 ft

Wing Area:

261.35 sq ft

Empty:

2,795 lb

Max:

4,067 lb

Max Speed:

203 mph at sea level

Climb:

12.6 min to 15,000 ft

Service Ceiling:

28,650 ft

Endurance:

2 hr

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