Fairey Seafox Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Fairey Aviation Co Ltd, Hayes

First Flight:

27 May 1936

Seafox:

66 - Fairey

Type Specification

Applies to:

Fairey Seafox

Type:

Two seat reconnaissance float plane

Wing:

Staggered, equal span, two bay biplane of all metal structure with fabric covering. Ailerons on all four wings

Fuselage:

Metal monocoque construction

Tail Unit:

Cantilever tailplane at top of fuselage with single fin and rudder

Landing Gear:

Twin float alighting gear

Power Plant:

One 395 hp Napier Rapier sixteen cylinder H, air cooled engine in nose

Accommodation:

Tanden seating for crew in enclosed cockpit aft of wing

Armament:

Single Lewis gun for gunner/observer and bombs under wings

Span:

40 ft

Length:

33 ft 5 in

Height:

12 ft 2 in

Wing Area:

434 sq ft

Empty:

3,805 lb

Loaded:

5,420 lb

Max Speed:

124 mph

Climb:

15.5 min to 5,000 ft

Service Ceiling:

9,700 ft

Range:

440 miles

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