Folland Folland 43/37 Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Folland Aircraft Ltd

First Flight:

1940

43/37:

12 - Folland

Type Specification

Applies to:

Folland 43/37

Type:

Flying engine test bed to Air Ministry Specification 43/37

Wing:

Low wing cantilever monoplane. Wing is of wooden structure with plywood covering

Fuselage:

Semi-monocoque light alloy fuselage

Tail Unit:

Tailplane and elevator at top of fuselage with single fin and rudder

Landing Gear:

Fixed main gear with tail wheel

Power Plant:

Various engines fitted including Sabre, Centaurus, Hercules and Griffon

Accommodation:

Single seat for pilot in enclosed cockpit with cabin behind for two observers

Span:

58 ft

Length:

43 ft 4 in

Height:

16 ft 3 in

Wing Area:

588 sq ft

Loaded:

16,000 lb

Max Speed:

Unknown

Preserved in British Museums

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