Armstrong Whitworth F.K.6 Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth & Co Ltd

First Flight:

1916

F.K.6:

1 - Armstrong Whitworth, Gosforth

Type Specification

Applies to:

Armstrong Whitworth F.K.6

Type:

Flying battleship triplane

Wing:

Unstaggered two bay triplane. Centre wing is longer than other wings, the end being wire braced. Upper and lower wings are same length. Upper wing carried well above fuselage on four vertical struts, centre wing carried through top of fuselage, lower wing through bottom. Ailerons on centre wing only

Fuselage:

Large fuselage filling gap between bottom and centre wing

Tail Unit:

Braced monoplane type. Fin and balanced rudder

Landing Gear:

Four wheels mounted directly below fuselage on single axle. Hoops fitted under lower wingtips to prevent damage. Skid at tail

Power Plant:

One 250 hp Rolls-Royce Eagle twelve cylinder water cooled engine

Accommodation:

Pilot in cockpit aft of middle wing, two gunners in nacelles forward of middle wing at position of first bracing strut

Armament:

Each gunner provided with a moveable gun

Span:

62 ft

Length:

37 ft

Height:

17 ft

Wing Area:

Unknown

Empty:

Unknown

Max Speed:

Unknown

Preserved in British Museums

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