Supermarine Type 322
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| Type 322 (S.24/37) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Naval torpedo dive bomber/reconnaissance |
| Manufacturer | Supermarine |
| Maiden flight | 6 February 1943 |
| Number built | 2 |
The Supermarine Type 322 was a British carrier borne torpedo divebomber and reconnaissance aircraft of the Second World War.
The Type 322 was produced by Supermarine to Specification S.24/37. It was in competition with Fairey Aviation's design. Two Type 322 which got the nickname "Dumbo" were built for evaluation by the Air Ministry but the Fairey design won out and entered service as the Fairey Barracuda.
[edit] Specifications (S.24/37)
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General characteristics
- Crew: 3
- Length: 40 ft ()
- Wingspan: 50 ft ()
- Height: 14 ft 2 in ()
- Wing area: 319.5 sq ft ()
- Empty weight: 9,175 lb ()
- Useful load: 12,000 lb ()
- Powerplant: 1× Rolls-Royce Merlin 30 inline piston engine, 1,300 hp ()
Performance
- Maximum speed: 279 mph
- Range: 825 miles ()
Armament
- One 18-inch torpedo (1,500 lb)
or six 500 lb bombs.
- Browning machine gun in wing
- Vickers or Browning machine gun in rear cockpit
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