Armstrong Whitworth Scimitar Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd

First Flight:

25 June 1934

A.W.35 Scimitar:

6 - Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd (2 converted from A.W.XVI)

Type Specification

Applies to:

Armstrong Whitworth A.W.35 Scimitar

Type:

Single seat interceptor or 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 unbalanced rudder

Landing Gear:

Split axle type with the axle carried on Vees. Axles meet on centreline just below fuselage. Spats fitted for wheels. Tail skid

Power Plant:

One 640 hp Panther VII air cooled radial

Accommodation:

Cockpit for pilot provided aft of upper wing

Armament:

Two forward firing machine guns

Span:

33 ft

Length:

25 ft

Height:

12 ft

Wing Area:

261.35 sq ft

Empty:

2,956 lb

Max:

4,100 lb

Max Speed:

221 mph at 15,000 ft

Climb:

8 min to 15,000 ft

Service Ceiling:

31,600 ft

Endurance:

2.5 hr

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