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During WWI both the Army and the Navy had their flying units, the RFC
(Royal Flying Corps) and RNAS (Royal Navy Air Service). The RNAS was not
limited to seagoing aircraft or maritime patrol; it was also responsible
for the defence of the British islands (a traditional task for the
fleet) and was responsible for the first strategic bombardments. The RAF,
incorporating aircraft and men of both services, became one of the world's
first independent air forces on April 1, 1918.

After WWI the RAF was made responsible for all aircraft, including
ship-based aircraft. As a consequence most naval aircraft were adopted
landplanes. In these years defence spending was low; the RAF flew with
unsophisticated, often old aircraft, and was quite small. To defend its
existence, the RAF concentrated on the use of aircraft for colonial
warfare in the enormous British imperium. A series of sturdy all-round
aircraft was built for this task. Later the RN was again made
responsible for its own Fleet Air Arm (FAA). The FAA was, in principle,
only concerned with seagoing aircraft; maritime patrol by land-based
aircraft was the task of the RAF Coastal Command. The RAF was organized
according to the function of the aircraft, with Coastal Command, Bomber
Command, Fighter Command, and Transport and Training Command.

Preparing for war, the RAF concentrated on strategic bombardment as a
policy; the proponents of strategic bombing expected that it would win
the war. In WWII it was quickly found out that the neglected tactical
air forces were ineffective, that the strategic force was too weak to
achieve significant results, that day bombardments were too dangerous
and that night bombardments were unaccaptably inaccurate. Likewise, the
RN found out that most of its equipment was antiquated. On the other
hand, Fighter Command had reequipped just in time, and was an effective
and modern force, that won the Battle of Britain and assured Britain's
survival.

In the war years a more effective RAF was built. New, four-engined
bombers allowed attacks deep into Germany, and new electronics made
accurate navigation over long distances possible. To compensate for the
aiming inaccuracy the RAF introduced 'area bombing', targeting whole
cities for destruction, a tactic that had only limited impact on German
war production or morale, but killed large numbers of civilians. The
strategic offensive of the RAF became a more significant factor late in
1944, when new target marking techniques allowed the RAF to attack at
night with more precision, doing more destruction than US bombers because
of heavier bomb load and bigger bombs. Meanwhile a new tactical air force
had grown, using effective fighter-bombers as the Typhoon, and many US
built aircraft, that contributed enormously to the victories on the
battlefield. Long-range patrol aircraft and aircraft operating from
escort carriers, using new radar sets, won the war against the U-boats
that had treathened the supply lines.

After the war the UK was quick to introduce jet fighters. Development of
new bomber aircraft was slow, however, and the RAF had to accept
American aircraft; development of swept-wing and later supersonic
fighters was even more protracted. The British aviation industry, once
prosperous, ran into trouble; a final blow was dealt by the 1956
'Defence White Paper' of Duncan Sandys, who based his policy on the
theory that the future belonged to guided missiles and that all manned
aircraft were obsolete! He cancelled every aircraft under development,
with exception of the Lightning jet fighter, that was considered too
far advanced to be cancelled. 

Today the UK produces only a few aircraft of own design, like the
Harrier, Lynx, and Hawk. The British industry also exports these
aircraft, and even managed to sell the Harrier, Hawk and Short Sherpa
to the USA. But the development of major combat aircraft can no longer
be afforded, and the Jaguar, Tornado, EH 101 and Eurofighter are all
produced in cooperation with European partners. In the 70's the RN
abandoned its last big carriers, and most aircraft were transferred
to the RAF. The RN now has a few small carriers with helicopters and
Sea Harriers. There are plans to recreate a big-carrier force. 

Contrary to the US forces, the British air force never applied a
standard system of alphanumeric codes to its aircraft. Instead, aircraft
are known by their name, followed by a letter to indicate function (F
for Fighter, FAW for all-wheater fighter, B for bomber) and a Mark
number. This system has been changed a few times: function letters were
not always applied, and roman numbers were replaced by arabic ones after
WWII. Some aircraft are identified by two-number codes, as F20/27. This
is the number of the specification they were designed to. The letter
indicates the intended function, the first number is the sequential number
of the specification, the second the year in which this was issued.
Acceptance in one form or another by the RAF or RN is no criterion for
inclusion in this list; other British military aircraft are included
too. Aircraft built outside Britain are included if they have been used
by the British forces.
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A.1 Scout, Alcock
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Single-seat fighter biplane designed by John Alcock, better
       known as the pilot of the first transatlantic flight in 1919. It
       used components of several Sopwith aircraft, and only the rear
       fuselage and vertical tail surfaces were new. One built.
       Type: A.1
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 110hp Clerget 9Z
       Wing Span: 7.93m  Length: 5.82m  Height: 2.36m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:   Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
A.10, Saunders
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Sesquiplane fighter of all-metal construction. Performance
       and handling were disappointing. One built.
       Type: A.10
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1929  Crew: 1  Engines:  1 * 480hp R.R. F.XI
       Wing Span: 9.75m  Length: 7.44m  Height: 2.97m  Wing Area: 25.36m2
       Empty Weight: 1213kg  Max.Weight: 1633kg
       Speed: 322km/h  Ceiling: 8840m  Range:
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm
A.14, Saunders
       (I-GB-AF-X-B-N-?)
       Experimental flying boat. The A.14 combined the surfaces of the
       Supermarine {Southampton} with a new, metal hull. It was intended
       to evaluate the hull design, which used mainly straight frames,
       and was externally corrugated. 
A.37, Saro
       (S-GB-AF-X-NH-N-AI4)
       This was a half-scale flying model of the S.38 design for a large 
       four-engined patrol flying boat. The results of this research effort
       were used for the Short {Shetland} flying boat, which was produced
       in cooperation with Saro. 
       Type: A.37
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1939  Crew: 2  Engines: 4 * 95hp Pbjoy Niagara IV
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:   Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament:
AD.1, Wight
       (F-GB-AS-B|A-B-T-IL2&ILP1)
       The AD.1 was designed by the Air Department of the Admiralty,
       but built by Wight. It was a large twin-boom biplane, with
       a small central "greenhouse" nacelle. It was designed to
       attack warships with an 18-in torpedo, or a 12-pounder gun.
       For this role it was also provided with generous armour.
       The overweight AD.1 had great difficulty to get airborne,
       even after the original 250hp engines were replaced by 310hp
       and then by 450hp engines. Two built. 
       Type: AD.1
       Function: torpedo bomber 
       Year: 1916  Crew:   Engines: 3 * 450hp Sunbeam Viking
       Wing Span: 35.66m  Length: 19.6m  Height:   Wing Area: 185m2
       Empty Weight: 10160kg  Max.Weight: 12700kg
       Speed: 135km/h  Ceiling: 1500m  Range: 885km
       Armament: 1*gmg7.7mm, one 18-in torpedo
A.D.C.1
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       The Aircraft Disposal Company developed the A.D.C.1 from the
       Martinsyde {F.4}, by fitting a radial Armstrong-Siddeley engine
       to it. It was ordered by Latvia, that received eight aircraft.
       Type: A.D.C.1
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1924  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 380hp Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar
       Wing Span: 9.98m  Length: 7.62m  Height:   Wing Area: 29.73m2
       Empty Weight: 846kg  Max.Weight: 1202kg
       Speed: 262km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
A.E.1, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (E-GB-A-F-B-P-ILP1)
       Also known as the {F.E.3}.
A.E.3 Ram, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-AF-B-T-ILP1)
       Ground-attack fighter developed from the {N.E.1}. It had an armoured
       nacelle and twin forward-firing Lewis guns. Three built.
       Type: A.E.3
       Function: attack
       Year: 1918  Crew: 2  Engines: 1* 200hp Hispano
       Wing Span: 14.59m  Length: 8.44m  Height: 3.05m  Wing Area: 52.02m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 153km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm
AFB-1, Austin-Ball
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Fighter developed in cooperation with the 'ace' Albert Ball.
       It was a good fighter, but was not accepted for production
       because the {Camel} and {SE.5}a were already available. One
       of the guns fired through the propeller shaft. One built.
       Type: AFB-1
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 145kW Hispano-Suiza
       Wing Span: 9.14m  Length: 6.55m  Height: 2.82m  Wing Area: 26.94m2
       Empty Weight:  692kg Max.Weight: 942kg
       Speed: 222km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2.25hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Airacobra, Bell
       (S-USA-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       The Bell {P-39} Airacobra in British service.
Air Horse, Cierva W-11
       (P-GB-H-C-R3-N-IL1)
       Largest helicopter in the world when it first flew. It had three
       rotors, two on its left and one on it right side. One built.
       Type: Air Horse
       Function: transport
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines: 1 * 1620hp R.R. Merlin 24
       Speed: 177km/h  Ceiling:	 Range: 530km
       Load: 24 seats, 1705kg
Ajax, Armstrong Whitworth
       (I-GB-A-AT-B-N-?)
       Name given to three prototypes similar to the {Atlas}.
Albacore, Fairey
       (S-GB-AC-A-B-N-AR1)
       To replace the obsolete {Swordfish} biplane the RN ordered another
       biplane, the Albacore. The Albacore had refinements, such as
       an enclosed cockpit and better streamlining; but it was obsolete
       when it entered service and lacked the qualities that had made
       the Swordfish successful. It was retired before the Swordfish.
       800 built.
       Type: Albacore
       Function: torpedo bomber
       Year: 1940  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 843kW Bristol Taurus XII
       Wing Span: 15.24m  Length: 12.14m  Height: 4.32m  Wing Area: 57.88m2
       Empty Weight: 3289kg  Max.Weight: 4745kg
       Speed: 256km/h  Ceiling: 6310m  Range: 1500km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm, 730kg
Albemarle, Armstrong Whitworth
       (S-GB-A-BCU-N-N-ARW1)
       The Albemarle was designed as a light bomber built from
       non-strategic materials. It was built from wood and steel
       instead of aluminium alloys, and suitable for construction
       in dispersed factories. It was a clean aircraft with a tricycle
       undercarriage. Performance was mediocre, and it was used mainly
       as glider tug and transport. 602 built.
       Type: Albemarle Mk. I
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1941  Crew: 6  Engines: 2 * 1590hp Bristol Hercules XI
       Wing Span: 23.47m  Length: 18.26m  Height: 4.75m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight: 10240kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 426km/h  Ceiling: 5500m  Range: 2160km
       Armament: 6*mg7.7mm 1360kg
Aldershot, Avro
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-IL1)
       Single-engined 'heavy' bomber, a biplane with generous
       proportions. Its service was brief and limited; only a few
       were built due to financial constraints and a change of
       policy.
       Type: Aldershot III
       Function: bomber
       Year:   Crew: 3	Engines: 1 * 650hp R.R. Condor III
       Speed: 177km/h  Ceiling: 4420m	Range: 1005km
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm b910kg
Aldon, Messerschmitt
       (S-D-A-U-LN-N-AI1)
       Name given to the Messerschmitt {Bf 108} Taifun in British
       service. About 20 were used by the RAF.
Amiens, Airco DH.10
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-BIL2)
       See {DH.10}.
Andover, Avro
       Ambulance version of the {Aldershot}, with a new bulbuous fuselage.
       The Andover handled well, but the type did not enter production.
Andover, BAe / Hawker Siddeley
       (M-GB-A-C-NL-N-WT2)
       The Andover was the Hs.748 low-wing, twin-turboprop transport in 
       military service. The RAF bought 31 as tactical transports and 
       some other as VIP transport. A number of calibration aircraft are 
       also still in service. The Hs.748 was also used by a number of other
       military forces. In India, HAL has license-built the Hs 748, and even
       built a prototype for an AEW version of it, with a radar dish.
       382 built. 
       Type: H.S. 748 srs 2B
       Function: transport
       Year: 1979  Crew: 2/3  Engines: 2 * 1700kW R.R. Dart Mk.555
       Wing Span: 31.23m  Length: 20.42m  Height: 7.57m  Wing Area: 77m2
       Empty Weight: 11644kg  Max. Weight: 23133kg
       Speed: 452km/h  Ceiling: 7620m  Range: 2485km
       Load: 60 seats
Anson, Avro 652
       (S-GB-A-CTP-NL-N-ARW2)
       The Anson was a small low-wing, twin engined monoplane. It was
       designed as a civilian mailplane, but could easily be modified
       to a patrol aircraft for Coastal Command. Later it was also used
       on a large scale as trainer. 'Faithful Annie' was finally withdrawn
       from RAF service in May 1968! 11022 were built.
       Type: Anson Mk. I
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1936  Crew: 4  Engines: 2 * 320hp Armstrong Siddelay Cheetah IX
       Speed: 303km/h  Ceiling: 5950m  Range: 1270km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 163kg
Antelope, Avro
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-?-IL1)
       Light day bomber, 1926. The Antelope competed with the
       Hawker {Hart}. It had equivalent performance, but the
       Hart was considered easier to maintain.
Ara, Armstrong-Whitworth
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Single-seat fighter, too late for WWI and equipped with the
       unreliable ABC Dragonfly radial engine. 
       Type: Ara
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1919  Crew: 1  Engines:  1 * 320hp A.B.C. Dragonfly
       Wing Span: 8.35m  Length: 6.17m  Height: 2.39m  Wing Area: 23.87m2
       Empty Weight: 599kg  Max.Weight: 875kg
       Speed: 241km/h  Ceiling:	 Range: 3.25hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Argosy, Hawker Siddeley
       (P-GB-A-C-HN-T-WT4)
       Four-engined, twin-boom transport aircraft. The inner engines
       were installed in the booms. The fuselage ended in doors that
       opened upwards and downwards. As was the case with all big RAF
       transports, few were ordered: 56. 
       Type: Argosy C Mk.1
       Function: transport
       Year: 1961  Crew: 4  Engines: 4 * 1820kW R.R. Dart RDa.8 Mk 101
       Wing Span: 35.05m  Length: 27.18m  Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 46720kg
       Speed: 431km/h at 6100m  Ceiling: 5500m  Range: 5230km
       Load: 13150kg, 69seats
Argus, Fairchild
       (S-USA-A-U-NH-N-AR1)
       Fairchild model 24, a high-wing liaison monoplane, known to the
       USAAF as U{C-61} or U{C-68}.
       Type: 24-G
       Function: transport
       Year:   Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 108kW Warner Scarab 50
       Wing Span: 11.07m  Length: 7.26m  Height: 2.24m  Wing Area: 16.09m2
       Empty Weight: 669kg  Max.Weight: 1089kg
       Speed: 209km/h  Ceiling: 5030m  Range: 764km
       Load: 2-3 seats
Aries, Armstrong Whitworth
       (GB-A-AT-B-N-AR1-I)
       Version of the {Altas}, modified for easier maintenance.
       Prototype only.
Armadillo, Armstrong-Whitworth
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Single-seat fighter. The deep, rectanguar fuselage filled the
       gap between the wings; a rectangular fairing over the top of the
       engine cowling covered the guns. The handling was poor, and
       development was abandoned. 
       Type: Armadillo
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 220hp Bentley BR2
       Wing Span: 8.46m  Length: 5.74m  Height: 2.38m  Wing Area: 21.55m2
       Empty Weight: 567kg  Max.Weight: 844kg
       Speed: 201km/h  Ceiling:	 Range: 2.75hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
AS.31, Gloster
       (I-GB-A-?-?-?-AR?2)
       Multi-purpose development of the {D.H.67}. Two 525 hp Bristol
       Jupiter IX engines. Two built.
A.S.45, Oxford
       (S-GB-A-T-N-N-AR2)
       Low-wing monoplane trainer. Two built.
       Type: A.S. 45
       Function: trainer
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines: 1 * Bristol Mercury VII
       Speed: 365km/h  Ceiling: 7565m  Range: 1090km
Ashton, Avro
       (P-GB-A-X-N-N-JW4)
       The Ashton was a research aircraft for jet engine development,
       It was based on the Avro Tudor airliner, using surplus fuselages.
       Normally, the Ashton had four jet engines, grouped in pairs in
       elliptical nacelles attached to the underside of the wing. It
       was also used for the development of new bombing equipment. Six
       built.
       Type: Ashton Mk.1
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1951  Crew: 5  Engines: 4 * R.R. Nene 5
       Wing Span: 36.6m  Length: 27.28m  Height: 9.53m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 37230kg
       Speed: 708km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2415km
       Armament: 
Athena, Avro 701
       (P-GB-A-T-?-N-IL1)
       Two-seat trainer. The original design used a Mamba turboprop, but
       this was later replaced by the more proven R.R. Merlin. Only 24
       built, because the RAF preferred the {Balliol}.
       Type: Athena T.2
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1949  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 945kW R.R. Merlin 35
       Speed: 472km/h  Ceiling: 8840m  Range: 885km
       Armament: 4*r27kg
Atlas, Armstrong Whitworth
       (GB-A-AT-B-N-AR1-I)
       Army co-operation and trainer biplane. Unimpressive, but reliable.
       It was also the standard trainer of the RAF for some time. About
       440 were built.
       Type: Atlas
       Function: reconnaissance
       Year: 1927  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 330kW Armstrong Whitworth Jaguar IVC
       Speed: 229km/h  Ceiling: 5120m  Range: 770km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 137kg
Attacker, Supermarine
       (P-GB-AC-F-LN-N-J1)
       This straight-wing jet fighter used the wing of the {Spiteful}
       piston-engined fighter with a new fuselage. It also retained the
       tailwheel undercarriage, which was not very fit for a jet
       aircraft. The Attacker was a very unsophisticated jet fighter,
       especially taking into account that it was a contemporary of the
       {MiG-15} and {F-86} Sabre. The performance was insufficient to
       attract RAF interest, but the RN used 145 of them and 36 were
       sold to Pakistan.
       Type: Attacker F Mk.1
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1950  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 21.25kN R.R. Nene 3
       Wing Span: 11.25m  Length: 11.43m  Height: 3.02m  Wing Area: 21.03m2
       Empty Weight: 4495kg  Max.Weight: 7870kg
       Speed: 949km/h  Ceiling: 13715m	Range: 1915km
       Armament: 4*g20mm
Audax, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-IL1|AR1)
       Variant of the {Hart} for the Army co-operation role. It had long
       exhaust pipes, a message pick-up hook, wheel brakes, and equipment
       for desert operations. It saw widespread use both in the UK and in
       the colonies. The RAF bought 624. The Audaxes sold to the Iraqi
       Army had radial engines. The last Audaxes, in India and Iraq, were
       not retired before 1941. Those based in Iraq flew combat missions
       during WWII. 
       Type: Audax Mk.I
       Function: observation / bomber
       Year: 1932  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 395kW R.R. Kestrel IB
       Wing Span: 11.35m  Length: 9.02m  Height: 3.17m  Wing Area: 32.33m2
       Empty Weight: 1333kg  Max.Weight: 1989kg
       Speed: 272km/h  Ceiling: 6555m  Range: 845km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Auster, Taylorcraft
       (S-GB-A-UP-HN-N-AI1)
       The Auster -- of American origin -- was a high-wing monoplane, the
       standard liaison and observation aircraft of the British forces
       during WWII. The pilots were artillery officers, but the aircraft
       were operated by the RAF until 1957. The Auster was in service until
       1964, then was replaced by light helicopters. 2044 built.
       Type: Auster Mk. IV
       Function: observation
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines: 1 * 95kW Lycoming O-290-3
       Speed: 210km/h  Ceiling: 4500m  Range: 480km
       Armament:
Avenger, Avro 566 and 567
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       The Avenger was an elegantly streamlined fighter biplane. It did not
       attract orders, and the prototype was later modified to become the
       Avro 527 Avenger II racing aircraft. One built.
       Type: Avenger I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1926  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 525hp Napier Lion VIII
       Wing Span: 9.75m  Length: 7.77m  Height: 3.12m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight: 1074kg  Max.Weight: 1460kg
       Speed: 290km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Avenger, Grumman
       (S-USA-AC-AB-MN-N-AR1)
       The American {TBF} Avenger torpedo-bomber.
       Type: TBF-1C
       Function: torpedo bomber
       Year: 1943  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 1700hp Wright R-2600-8
       Speed: 414km/h  Ceiling: 6525m  Range: 2236km
       Armament: 3*mg12.7mm 1*mg7.62mm b906kg
Avocet, Avro 584
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       All-metal shipboard fighter biplane. The Avocet had a sleek fuselage
       of circular cross-section and large, angular biplane wings. Its
       landing gear was interchangeable wheels or floats. Performance was
       insufficient. Two built.
       Type: Avocet
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1927  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 *  180hp Armstrong Siddeley Lynx IV
       Wing Span: 8.84m  Length: 7.46m  Height: 3.56m  Wing Area: 28.61m2
       Empty Weight: 735kg  Max.Weight: 1132kg
       Speed: 214km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Avro 500
       (E-GB-A-UT-B-N-AR1)
       Development of the {Avro E}. 21 built.
       Type: 500
       Function:
       Year: 1912  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 33kW Gnome
Avro 501
       (E-GB-A-UT-B-N-AR1)
       Two-seat biplane. One built. 1 * 75kW Gnome engine.
Avro 503
       (E-GB-A-UT-B-N-AR1)
       Two-seat biplane. Four built. 1 * 75kW Gnome engine.
Avro 504
       (F-GB-A|AS-TFB-B-N-AR1)
       Standard RAF biplane trainer of WWI,  the British equivalent of
       the Curtiss JN. Also used briefly as fighter and bomber, and
       postwar by  air shows. The 504 was also built in Belgium,
       Australia, Japan, Canada and the USSR. 8340 were built, with
       the production continuing until 1933. 
       Type: 504K
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 110hp Le Rhone
       Wing Span: 10.97m  Length: 8.97m  Height: 3.17m  Wing Area: 30.66m2
       Empty Weight: 558kg  Max.Weight: 830kg
       Speed: 153km/h  Ceiling: 4875m  Range: 402km
Avro 521
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Two-seat fighter, built with a number of {Avro 504} components. 
       One built, an order for 25 was cancelled.
       Type: 521
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 110hp Clerget 9Z
       Wing Span: 9.14m  Length: 8.58m  Height:   Wing Area: 24.71m2
       Empty Weight: 522kg  Max.Weight: 905kg
       Speed: 145km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 4.5hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Avro 523 Pike
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-ILBP2)
       See Pike.
Avro 527
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Fighter derivative of the {Avro 504}. The 527 had a modified fuselage
       and a liquid-cooled engine. One built.
       Type: 527
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 150hp Sunbeam Nubian
       Wing Span: 10.97m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 166km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Avro 529
       (F-GB-A-B-?-?-?2)
       Twin-engined bomber of 1917. No production.
Avro 530
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Two-seat fighter, competing with the Bristol {F.2}A for orders. The
       530 had a deep rectangular fuselage, and a remarkable ducted
       propeller for the cooling system. Performance was good, but not
       good enough to justify production, and the engine was in short
       supply. Two built.
       Type: 530
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 200hp Hispano-Suiza 8Bd
       Wing Span: 10.97m  Length: 8.69m  Height: 2.92m  Wing Area: 30.23m2
       Empty Weight: 769kh  Max.Weight: 1216kg
       Speed: 183km/h  Ceiling: 18000ft  Range: 4hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Avro 531 Spider
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       See {Spider}.
Avro 566 Avenger
       See {Avenger}.
Avro 567 Avenger
       See {Avenger}.
Avro 584 Avocet
       See {Avocet}.
Avro 626
       (I-GB-A-T-B-N-AR1)       
       Single-engined biplane trainer.
Avro 641 Cadet
       (I-GB-A-T-B-N-AR1)
       Precursor of the {Avro 643} {Cadet}.
Avro 643 Cadet
       (I-GB-A-T-B-N-AR1)
       See {Cadet}.
Avro 707
       (P-GB-A-X-D-N-J1)
       Delta wing test aircraft. The 707 was a little jet with a dorsal
       intake that provided aerodynamic data for the Vulcan bomber. Five
       were built.
       Type: 707A
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1951  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1587kg R.R. Derwent 5
Avro 720
       (P-GB-A-F-?-?-?)
       Design for a rocket-propelled point defence fighter, competing
       with the Saunders-Roe {SR.53}. Cancelled.
Avro 730
       (P-GB-A-R-?-?-J2)
       Design for a long-range, high-altitude supersonic reconaissance
       aircraft. The Avro 730 was yet another victim of the 1957 Defence
       White Paper; the unfinished prototype was scrapped. It would have
       carried "Red Drover", the first SLAR. 
       Type: Avro 730
       Function: reconaissance / bomber
       Year: 1955  Crew:   Engines: ? * 14430lb Rolls-Royce RA.24R
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:	Wing Area:
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight:
       Speed: M.2.5 Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Avro E
       (E-GB-A-UT-B-N-AR1)
       Two-seat biplane, precursor of the {Avro 500}.
       Type: E
       Function:
       Year: 1912  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 45kW E.N.V.
       Speed: 80km/h  Ceiling:	 Range:
       Armament:
Avro G
       (E-GB-A-UT-B-N-AR1)
       Two-seat biplane with enclosed cockpit.
       Type: G
       Function:
       Year: 1912  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 45kW Green
A.W.16, Armstrong Whitworth
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Fighter biplane, developed in land- and carrier-based versions.
       20 were built, of which 17 were delivered to China.
       Type: A.W.16
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1931  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 540hp Armstrong Siddeley Panther IIIA
       Wing Span: 10.06m  Length: 7.62m  Height: 3.50m  Wing Area: 24.24m2
       Empty Weight: 1597kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 322km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
A.W.49, Armstrong Whitworth
       (S-GB-A-F-N-T-?)
       Project for a twin-boom fighter with a laminar flow wing. Not
       built.
A.W.50, Armstrong Whitworth
       (S-GB-A-B-?-F-J4)
       Project for a flying wing bomber, with a laminar flow wing, and
       powered by four Metropolitan-Vickers F2/4A Beryl engines. Cancelled
       at the end of WWII.
A.W.51, Armstrong Whitworth
       (P-GB-AG-X-?-F-N)
       Tailless glider, aerodynamic prototype of the A.W.50. Not built;
       replaced by the A.W.52 design. 
A.W.52, Armstrong Whitworth
       (P-GB-A-X-N-F-J2)
       Tailless research aircraft, a swept-wing design with fins on the
       wingtips. The wing changed sweep at about half-span. The A.W.52
       was intended to evaluate laminar flow wings, and much attention
       was given to surface finish, to the point of not painting national
       markings on the wing out of fear that they would disrupt airflow. 
       Three were built: an unpowered glider prototype, the A.W.52(G),
       an AW.52 with Nene engines, and an AW.52 with Derwent engines. The
       glider was much easier to fly than the powered ones. 
       Type: A.W.52
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1947  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 22.4kN R.R. Nene 2
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
A.W.58, Armstrong Whitworth
       (P-GB-A-X-HD-N-?)
       Design for a transsonic research aircraft, with a delta wing set
       a shoulder height and a T-tail of similar shape. Not built.
A.W.59, Armstrong Whitworth
       (P-GB-A-F-S-N-?)
       Design for a fighter with a variable sweep wing. Not built.
Awana, Armstrong Whitworth
       The Awana was offered in 1923 as a troop carrier. It was a much
       neater aircraft than the competing {Victoria}, but with a wing
       span of over 105ft, it was considered too large for service use.
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B.4, Auster
       (P-GB-A-U-HN-P-AI1)
       Utility transport. The B.4 was a high-wing monoplane with a bulky,
       rectangular fuselage, ending in loading doors with a tail boom above
       them.
       Type: B.4
       Function: utility
       Year:   Crew:   Engines: 1 * Cirrus Bombardier 702?
B12/36, Supermarine
       (S-GB-A-B-?-?-?4)
       Four-engined bomber, with a wing span of 28m. The Supermarine
       Type 317 had an elliptical wing and twin tailfins. The construction
       of the prototype was halted by German bombs, and the type was
       abandoned. 
       Type: 317
       Function: bomber 
       Year: (1940)  Crew:   Engines: 4 * Bristol Hercules
       Wing Span: 28m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 531km/h at 5180m  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 
       
B19/27, Vickers
       (?-GB-A-B-B-N-2)
       Twin-engined biplane bomber. Fuselage of rectangular
       cross-section, biplane tail.
B.20, Blackburn
       (S-GB-AF-X-HN-N-IL2)
       Experimental flying boat. The B.20 tried to make water clearance and
       take-off wing incidence more compatible with streamlining, by making 
       the planing bottom retractable. The stablilising floats were also
       retractable. The B.20 was powered by the unreliable R.R. Vulture
       engine, a failure of which may have caused the crashing of the
       prototype. One built.
       Type: B.20
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1940  Crew: 6  Engines: 2 * 1720hp R.R Vulture II
       Speed: 490km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2400km
       Armament:
B-54, Blackburn
       (P-GB-A-AP-N-N-T1)
       The Blackburn B-54 was designed as a two-seat carrier-borne ASW
       aircraft. It had an inverted gull wing, a strongly dihedralled
       tailplane, a large internal bomb bay and a retractable belly
       radar radome. The Napier Double Naiad turboprop engine was not
       available, so the two B-54s built had the R.R. Griffon engine.
       The operational version would have been the turboprop-engined
       {B-88}.
       Type: B-54
       Function: ASW
       Year: 1949  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 1491kW R.R. Griffon
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:	Wing Area:
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight:
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
B-88, Blackburn
       (P-GB-A-AP-N-N-T1)
       The B-88 was a development of the {B-54} with a Doube Mamba
       turboprop engine. The Fairey {Gannet} was selected for
       production; the single B-88 built was used for engine
       development.
       Type: B-88
       Function: ASW
       Year: 1950  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 2200kW Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba
       Wing Span: 13.46m  Length: 13m  Height: 5.11m  Wing Area:
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 5938kg
       Speed: 515km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
B.90, Blackburn
       (P-GB-A-F-S-N-?)
       Design for a variable-sweep jet fighter. Not built. 
Baboon, BAT F.K.24
       (I-GB-A-T-B-N-AR1)
       An angular biplane, designed with easy production in mind. One
       built.
       Type: Baboon
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1919  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 15kW A.B.C. Wasp
       Speed: 160km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Baby, Sopwith
       (F-GB-AS|A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Float biplane, development of the Schneider. The Baby was armed
       with one fixed and synchronized gun, and sometimes also with two
       overwing guns. Other carried Le Prieur rockets, explosive darts,
       or light bombs. The Baby was used mainly as escort aircraft. 
       286 were built.
       Type: Baby
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 130hp Clerget
       Wing Span: 6.90m  Length: 7.01m  Height: 3.05m  Wing Area: 22.30m2
       Empty Weight: 556kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 138km/h  Ceiling: 2315m  Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Baby, Supermarine
       (F-GB-AF-F-B-N-ILBP1)
       A small shipboard flying-boat.
       Type: Baby
       Function: fighter
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 150hp Hispano-Suiza
       Speed: 188km/h  Ceiling:	 Range:
       Armament:
B.A.C. 221
       (P-GB-A-X-D-N-J1)
       Modified Fairey Delta II to test the delta wing of the Concorde.
Badger, Bristol F.2C
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Two-seat biplane fighter, designed to replace the {F.2}B Fighter.
       It was designed for the unreliable ABC Dragonfly radial engine,
       and did not enter service. Britsol used the third prototype for
       engine development, fitting it was a Jupiter radial. Three built.
       Type: Badger I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1919  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 320hp ABC Dragonfly I
       Wing Span: 11.20m  Length: 7.21m  Height: 2.76m  Wing Area: 33.18m2
       Empty Weight: 884kg  Max.Weight: 1430kg
       Speed: 217km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm
BAe 125, British Aerospace / Hawker Siddeley / De Havilland
       (P-GB-A-C-LS-N-FJ2)
       Former HS.125 or DH.125, a twin-jet business aircraft know also
       known as Hawker 125. The RAF used some as Dominie T. Mk.1 navigation
       trainers. Some BAe 125s are in service as VIP transports too. 
       Type: BAe 125 srs 700
       Function: transport
       Year:   Crew: 2/3  Engines: 2 * 16.4kN Garrett AIResearch TFE731-3-1H
       Wing Span: 14.33m  Length: 15.46m  Height: 5.36m  Wing Area: 32.79m2
       Empty Weight: 5826kg  Max.Weight: 11567kg
       Speed: 808km/h  Ceiling: 12495m	Range: 4315km
       Armament: 9/14 seats
BAe 146, BAe
       (M-GB-A-C-HS-N-UJ4)
       The BAe four-turbofan airliner, a small aircraft designed for
       quiet operation and small airfields. Three are in service with
       the Queen's Flight.
       Type: BAe 146 srs 200
       Function: transport
       Year: 1983  Crew: 2/3  Engines: 4 * 31kN Textron Lycoming ALF502R-5
       Speed: 767km/h  Ceiling: 11580m	Range: 2910km
       Load: up to 112 seats
BAe 748, British Aerospace
       (M-GB-A-C-NL-N-WT2)
       See {Andover}.
Baffin, Blackburn B-5
       (I-GB-AC-A-B-N-AR1)
       Development of the {Ripon} with a radial engine, inspired by the
       Finnish use of radial engines on Ripons. 99 built, of which 60
       converted Baffins. Its service life was short because of the
       obsoleteness of the airframe; but New-Zealand used some until
       1941.
       Type: Baffin
       Function: torpedo bomber
       Year: 1934  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 415kW Bristol Pegasus I M.3
       Wing Span: 13.88m  Length: 11.68m  Height:   Wing Area: 63.45m2
       Empty Weight: 1444kg  Max.Weight: 3452kg
       Speed: 219km/h  Ceiling: 4570m  Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 907kg
Bagshot, Bristol
       (I-GB-A-F-HN-N-ARW2)
       Twin-engined, heavy fighter. The Bagshot was a large shoulder-wing
       monoplane, intended to be armed with two 37mm cannon. It was
       abandoned when trials revealed shortcomings that required a
       complete redesign. One built.
       Type: Bagshot
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1927  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 450hp Bristol Jupiter VI
       Wing Span: 21.34m  Length: 13.69m  Height: 2.89m  Wing Area: 78.04m2
       Empty Weight: 2313kg  Max.Weight: 3717kg
       Speed: 201km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg37mm 1*mg7.7mm
Balliol, Boulton Paul
       (P-GB-A-T-LN-N-IL1)
       Advanced trainer. The Balliol T.1 was the world's first
       aircraft with only turboprop power. The Air Ministry changed
       its mind however, and the Balliol was first built with a R.R.
       Merlin piston engine and then cancelled. 162 built. The RN
       bought the {Sea Balliol}.
       Type: Balliol T.2
       Function: trainer
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines: 1 * 928kW R.R. Merlin 35
       Wing Span: 11.99m  Length: 10.71m  Height: 3.81m  Wing Area: 23.23m2
       Empty Weight: 3403kg  Max.Weight: 3815kg
       Speed: 463km/h  Ceiling: 9905m  Range: 1062km
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm 4*r27kg
Baltimore, Martin
       (S-USA-A-B-MN-N-ARW2)
       American bomber, known to the USAF as the {A-30}, but never used
       by the U.S. forces. It was a development of the {A-22} {Maryland}
       with a deeper fuselage. All 1575 built were delivered to the RAF.
       Type: Baltimore Mk. IV
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1941  Crew: 4  Engines: 2 * 1238kW Wright R-2600-10
       Wing Span: 18.69m  Length: 14.80m  Height: 5.41m  Wing Area: 50.03m2
       Empty Weight: 7013kg  Max.Weight: 10251kg
       Speed: 491km/h  Ceiling: 7100m  Range: 1700km
       Armament: 6-8*mg7.7mm 6-2*mg7.62mm 907kg
Bantam, BAT F.K.22 and F.K.23
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Late WWI fighter prototype. The F.K.22 Bantam II was designed
       for the ABC Mosquito engine, but later redesigned as F.K.23
       Bantam I to accept the no more reliable ABC Wasp. The upper
       wing was fitted directly on top of the monococque fuselage,
       with the head of the pilot appearing through a circular hole
       in the upper wing. 10 built.
       Type: F.K.23 Bantam I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 125kW A.B.C. Wasp I
       Wing Span: 7.62m  Length: 5.61m  Height: 2.06m  Wing Area: 17.18m2
       Empty Weight: 378kg  Max.Weight: 599kg
       Speed: 206km/h  Ceiling: 6100m  Range: 2h 30m
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Barracuda, Fairey
       (S-GB-AC-A-HN-N-IL1)
       The first monoplane torpedo bomber of the RN. It was said that
       the Barracuda was designed by a committee and built in a madhouse.
       In fact, it was not that bad an aircraft, but early versions were
       seriously underpowered, and it was certainly ugly. The Barracuda
       was a shoulder-wing design with large slotted Fairey-Youngman
       flaps and a T-tail. 2572 were built.
       Type: Barracuda Mk. II
       Function: torpedo bomber
       Year: 1943  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 1223kW R.R. Merlin 32
       Wing Span: 14.99m  Length: 12.12m  Height: 4.60m  Wing Area: 34.09m2
       Empty Weight: 4241kg  Max.Weight: 6400kg
       Speed: 367km/h  Ceiling: 5060m  Range: 1101km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 744kg
Basilisk, BAT F.K.25
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       WWI fighter prototype, too late for WWI and designed for the
       unreliable ABC Dragonfly radial engine. Two built.
       Type: Basilisk
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1919  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 235kW A.B.C. Dragonfly
       Wing Span: 7.72m  Length: 6.22m  Height: 2.49m  Wing Area: 16.69m2
       Empty Weight: 659kg  Max.Weight: 990kg
       Speed: 229km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 3.25hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Basset, Beagle
       (P-GB-A-U-?-?-AIW2)
       Type: Basset CC Mk. 1
       Function: utility
       Year: 1964  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 228kW R.R. Continental GIO-470-A
       Speed: 338km/h  Ceiling: 5335m  Range: 820km
       Armament: 6 seats
Bat, Baynes
       (S-GB-AG-X-?-F-N)
       The Bat was all-wing glider, a flying 1/3 scale model of a large
       assault glider, capable of carrying a tank. The full-scale
       aircraft was never built. 1943.
Battle, Fairey
       (S-GB-A-B-LN-N-IL1)
       Elegant single-engined monoplane bomber. The Battle was too big an
       aircraft to be powered by a single R.R. Merlin engine, and in 
       May 1940 it was quickly demonstrated to be woefully vulnerable. The
       concept of this single-engined bomber was outdated. After 1940 only 
       used as trainer and target tug. 2419 built.
       Type: Battle Mk.I
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1937  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 768kW R.R. Merlin I
       Wing Span: 16.46m  Length: 12.90m  Height: 4.72m  Wing Area: 39.20m2
       Empty Weight: 3015kg  Max.Weight: 4895kg
       Speed: 414km/h  Ceiling: 7620m  Range: 1690km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 454kg
Baynes Carrier Wing
       (S-GB-A-C-?-F-?)
       Project for a flying wing, to be attached to a medium tank or
       similar vehicle. A 1/3 scale aerodynamical prototype flew in
       1943, but the project did not proceed any further.
B.E.1, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-T-B-N-?)
       Biplane trainer.
B.E.2, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-FRB-B-N-IL1)
       A stable reconaissance biplane. The B.E.2 was a good aircraft in
       1914; in 1915 it was outdated. The observer/gunner sat in the
       front cockpit, a completely impractical arrangement in a tractor
       biplane. 3535 built. Some B.E.2c's were modified into single-seat
       fighters, and achieved succes against German airship attacks.
       Type: B.E.2c
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1914  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 65kW R.A.F.
       Wing Span: 11.23m  Length: 8.30m  Height: 3.45m  Wing Area: 36.79m2
       Empty Weight: 621kg  Max.Weight: 972kg
       Speed: 116km/h  Ceiling: 3050m  Range: 3.25hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 102kg
B.E.8, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-BT-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane bomber, followup to the {B.E.2}. It was soon assigned to
       training duties. 60 built.
       Type: B.E.8
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1914  Crew:   Engines: 1 * 60kW Gnome
       Wing Span: 11.49m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 113km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
B.E.9, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       The B.E.9 was a two-seat fighter, built before the introduction
       of interrupter gear. The B.E.9 was a tractor biplane, with a
       short nacelle fitted directly in front of the propeller, for
       the gunner. This position was dangerous for the gunner and
       excluded any communication between gunner and pilot. It should
       be noted, as an excuse, that the British were not alone in
       pursuing this ridiculous idea; similar aircraft were built
       in France and even flown into combat! Prototype only.
       Type: B.E.9
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1915  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 90hp R.A.F
B.E.12, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-FB-B-N-IL1)
       Development of the {B.E.2}, a biplane single-seat fighter. The 
       B.E.12 was whitdrawn after only a month of first-line service,
       and eventually used as bomber because of its low performance.
       The B.E.12b with a 200hp Hispano-Suiza engine was much better,
       but the engine was urgently needed for better aircraft. 
       468 built.
       Type: B.E.12
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 150hp R.A.F
       Wing Span: 11.3m  Length: 8.31m  Height: 3.39m  Wing Area: 34.47m2
       Empty Weight: 742kg  Max.Weight: 1067kg
       Speed: 164km/h  Ceiling: 3800m  Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Beagle, Blackburn B.T.1
       (I-GB-A-AR-B-N-?1)
       Single-engined biplane, intended as torpedo bomber and
       reconaissance aircraft. Did not statisfy requirements. One
       built.
Beaver, Bristol 93A
       (I-GB-A-UAB-B-?-?)
       This multi-role biplane competed unsuccessfully with the
       {Wapiti}.
Beaver, de Havilland Canada DHC-2
       (P-CAN-A-C-HN-N-AR1)
       Canadian single-engined, high-wing light transport. The
       Beaver is sturdy, has excellent STOL characteristics and
       is very versatile. The UK ordered 41 for the Army Air
       Corps. 1631 were built. 
       Type: DHC-2
       Function: transport
       Year: 1948  Crew:   Engines: 1 * 336kW P&W R-985
       Wing Span: 14.63m  Length: 9.22m  Height: 2.74m  Wing Area: 23.23m2
       Empty Weight: 1293kg  Max.Weight: 2313kg
       Speed: 262km/h  Ceiling: 5485m  Range: 1180km
       Load: 7 seats
Beaufighter, Bristol
       (S-GB-A-AF-MN-N-ARW2|ILW2)
       Twin-engined fighter and attack aircraft, using wings and tail
       of the {Beaufort}. It was rugged, had a good performance and the
       ability to liftradar equipment and a heavy weapons load. But was
       not easy to fly. Assymetric thrust in case of an engine failure
       was a problem, and later models had a safety speed as high as
       320km/h. In first-line service until 1950. 5918 built.
       Type: Beaufighter TF Mk. X
       Function: attack
       Year: 1943  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 1770hp Bristol Hercules XVII
       Wing Span: 17.63m  Length: 12.70m  Height: 4.82m Wing Area:46.73m2
       Empty Weight: 7076kg  Max.Weight: 11431kg
       Speed: 515km/h  Ceiling: 5795m  Range: 2365km
       Armament: 4*g20mm 1-7*mg7.7mm 910kg
Beaufort, Bristol
       (S-GB-A-AB-MN-N-ARW2)
       Twin-engined torpedo bomber, based on {Blenheim} experience.
       It was the standard torpedo bomber from 1940 until 1943, but
       was never considered a really successful type. 2080 were built.
       Type: Beafort Mk. I
       Function: torpedo aircraft
       Year: 1940  Crew: 4  Engines: 2 * 830kW Bristol Taurus VI
       Wing Span: 17.63m  Length: 13.59m  Height: 3.78m  Wing Area: 46.73m
       Empty Weight: 5945kg  Max.Weight: 9630kg
       Speed: 426km/h  Ceiling: 5030m  Range: 2575km
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm 728kg
Beaumont, Bristol
       (S-GB-A-B-N-N-?2)
       Twin-engined, fast light bomber design, derived from the
       {Beaufighter}. It was not built, changes in the specification
       leading to the revised {Buckingham}.
Beaver, Bristol
       (I-GB-A-AU-B-?-?)
       Multi-purpose biplane, 1926.
Belfast, Short S.C.5
       (P-GB-A-C-HN-N-TW4)
       Large four-engined transport, a high-wing design with a fully
       pressurised fuselage. The Belfast was an excellent aircraft, but
       the RAF needed only ten. The RAF retired the Belfast in the late
       1970s, but some are still flying. 
       Type: Belfast C.1
       Function: transport
       Year: 1966  Crew:   Engines: 4 * 4220kW R.R. Tyne RTy-12
       Wing Span: 48.40m  Length: 41.58m  Height: 14.33m
       Wing Area: 229.09m2
       Empty Weight: 57606kg  Max.Weight: 104326kg
       Speed: 566km/h  Ceiling: 9150m  Range: 8530km
       Load: 35480kg, 150 seats
Belvedere, Bristol 192
       (P-GB-H-C-2R4-N-T2)
       Tandem rotor helicopter. Originally designed around the power
       arrangment of the {Sycamore}, with Alvis Leonides radial engines;
       later Gazelle turboshafts were adopted, and a small series of
       tactical transport helicopters were built. 31 built.
       Type: Belvedere HC.1
       Function: transport
       Year: 1951  Crew:   Engines: 2 * 1092kW Napier N.Ga.2 Gazelle
       Rotor Span: 14.91m  Length: 27.36m  Height: 5.26m  Disc Area: 349.30m2
       Empty Weight: 5277kg  Max.Weight: 9072kg
       Speed:  222km/h Ceiling: 5275m  Range: 750km
       Armament:
Berkeley, Bristol
       (I-GB-A-A-B-N-IL1)
       Torpedo bomber, another unsuccessful competitor of the {Horsley}.
       The Berkeley was considered the least attractive of all the
       contenders for this requirement, with the poorest performance. 
Bermuda, Brewster
       (S-USA-A-AB-LN-N-AR1)
       Name given to the Brewster {SB2A} Buccaneer in RAF service. The
       Bermuda was not carrier-capable. 
Beverley, Blackburn
       (P-GB-A-C-HN-P-ARW4)
       Big military transport aircraft. The Beverley had a large
       box-like fuselage, with the tail carried on a boom-like
       extension. This allowed large doors under the tail. Large
       loads could be carried in the main fuselage, while room in
       the tail boom was available for passengers. The landing
       gear was fixed, and twin rectangular tailfins of considerable
       size completed its businesslike ugliness. 49 built.
       Type: Beverley C.1
       Function: transport
       Year: 1955  Crew: 4  Engines: 4 * 2850hp Bristol Centaurus 273
       Wing Span: 49.38m  Length: 30.30m  Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 61235kg
       Speed: 383km/h  Ceiling: 4880m  Range: 2090km
       Load: 20412kg, 94 seats
Bisley, Bristol
       (S-GB-A-BAF-N-N-ARW2)
       Two-seat attack fighter development of the Blenheim. Also known
       as Blenheim Mk.V.
Bison, Avro 555
       (I-GB-AC-R-N-IL1)       
       Contemporary of the 'Blackburn {Blackburn}' with a similar
       configuration, except that the observers' cabin had big
       rectangular windows instead of portholes.
       Type: Bison
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1925  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 355kW Napier Lion II
       Speed: 177km/h  Ceiling: 4250m  Range: 550km
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Bittern, Boulton-Paul
       (I-GB-A-F-HN-N-ARW2)
       A twin-engined, shoulder-wing monoplane with open cockpit and
       fixed landing gear, designed as nightfighter and bomber
       interceptor. Performance was poor, because the aircraft was
       underpowered. Armament was unconventional, with swivelling
       guns fitted to the sides of the nose. Two built.
       Type: Bittern
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1924  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 172kW Armstrong Siddeley Lynx
       Wing Span: 12.50m  Length: 9.75m  Height:   Wing Area:
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 2041kg
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Blackburd, Blackburn
       (I-GB-AC-AB-B-N-IL1)
       Remarkably ugly biplane-torpedo bomber.For easy of production,
       almost every part of the Blackburd was rectangular. The fuselage
       was a constant section rectangular box, sharply tapering at the
       tail. The Blackburd could drop its main wheels and land on skids,
       on the water or a carrier deck. The wheels had to be dropped to
       launch a torpedo. Three built.
       Type: Blackburd
       Function: torpedo bomber
       Year:   Crew:   Engines: 1 * 260kW R.R. Eagle VIII
       Speed: 153km/h  Ceiling: 3600m  Range:
       Armament:
Blackburn, Blackburn
       (I-GB-AC-R-N-IL1)
       An incredibly ugly shipboard observation aircraft. The fuselage
       was very deep and bulky, because a cabin, with four portholes (!)
       for the observer, was fitted below the pilot's seat. 62 built.
       In early aircraft, the wing was on top of the fuselage, later it
       was raised to give a better view to the pilot. 
       Type: Blackburn
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1923  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 335kW Napier Lion IIB
       Speed: 196km/h  Ceiling: 4725m  Range:
       Armament:
Blackburn Triplane
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       This anti-airship fighter combined triplane wings with a pusher
       configuration. It was intended that a Davis 2lb gun be fitted in
       the short nacelle. After two weeks, the RN decided that it was
       useless and abandoned it.
       Type: Triplane
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 100hp Clerget 9Z
       Wing Span: 7.31m  Length: 6.53m  Height: 2.59m  Wing Area: 20.53m2
       Empty Weight: 459kg  Max.Weight: 680kg
       Speed: 145km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 3hrs
       Armament: 1*g2lb
Blackcock, Blackburn F.1
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane fighter design. Renamed {Turcock} when the Turkish
       government became interested. 
Blenheim, Bristol
       (S-GB-A-BFR-MN-N-ARW2)
       Development of the model 142 civil transport, that was faster
       than the R.A.F. fighters when it appeared. In the early years of
       WWII the Blenheim was used as bomber, fighter, nightfighter,
       reconnaissance aircraft and close-support aircraft. It was very
       vulnerable to enemy fighters. Early models had a blunt, glazed
       nose, but the Mk.IV featured an elongated 'stepped' nose with
       an assymetric shape, and the nose of the Mk.V was even longer.
       4422 built.
       Type: Blenheim Mk.I
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1937  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 618kW Bristol Mercury VIII
       Speed: 418km/h  Ceiling: 8300m  Range: 1755km
       Armament:
       Type: Blenheim Mk.IF
       Function: nightfighter
       Year: 1937  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 627kW Bristol Mercury VIII
       Wing Span: 17.17m  Length: 12.12m  Height: 3.00m
       Wing Area: 43.57m2
       Empty Weight: 3674kg  Max.Weight: 5670kg
       Speed: 459km/h at 4570m  Ceiling: 8300m  Range: 1810km
       Armament: 6*mg7.7mm
       Type: Blenheim Mk.IVF
       Function: fighter / attack
       Year: 1939  Crew:   Engines: 2 * 995hp Bristol Mercury XV
       Wing Span: 17.17m  Length: 12.98m  Height: 3.00m  Wing Area: 43.57m2
       Empty Weight: 4173kg  Max.Weight: 6260kg
       Speed: 418km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 6*mg7.7mm
Bloodhound, Bristol
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Two-seat fighter-reconaissance biplane, four built. The Bloodhound
       had good performance, but rather poor handling, and had structural
       problems. One was later used as an engine testbed.
       Type: Bloodhound
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1925  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 425hp Bristol Jupiter IV
       Wing Span: 12.24m  Length: 8.08m  Height: 3.25m  Wing Area: 45.89m2
       Empty Weight: 1141kg  Max.Weight: 1921kg
       Speed: 209km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 3hrs
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm
B.N.1, Nieuport
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Fighter designed by the British Nieuport company, a branch of the
       well-known French aircraft manufacturer. It was a biplane fighter
       of wooden construction, with advanced aerodynamic lines. Three
       were built, but only was one flown. The B.N.1 was abandoned after
       a crash. 
       Type: B.N.1
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918 Crew: 1 Engines: 1 * Bentley BR.2
       Wing Span: 8.53m  Length: 5.64m  Height: 2.74m  Wing Area: 24.15m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 921kg
       Speed: 204km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 3.0hrs
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm
Bobolink, Boulton-Paul
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane fighter, the first aircraft designed by Boulton & Paul.
       The Bobolink was a two-bay biplane with N struts; the pilot
       could drop the fuel tanks in an emergency. The Sopwith {Snipe}
       was preferred. One built.
       Type: Bobolink
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 172kW Bentley B.R.2
       Wing Span: 8.84m  Length: 6.10m	Height: 2.54m  Wing Area: 24.71m2
       Empty Weight: 557kg  Max.Weight: 904kg
       Speed: 201km/h  Ceiling: 5945m  Endurance: 3h 15min
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Bollingbroke, Bristol
       (S-GB-A-BFR-MN-N-ARW2)
       Development of the {Blenheim} with a longer nose. Later the name
       was adopted for all Blenheims built in Canada.
Bolton, Boulton-Paul P.15
       (I-GB-A-RB-B-N-ILB2)
       Developed as a steel-framed version of the {Bourges}, but also
       incorporated some other changes. No production.
       Type: Bolton
       Function: reconaissance-bomber
       Year: 1922  Crew:   Engines: 2 * Napier Lion
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:	Wing Area:
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight:
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Bombay, Bristol
       (S-GB-A-BC-HN-N-ARW2)
       High-wing monoplane bomber with fixed landing gear, entered service
       in September 1939. Used as transport during WWII. Around 50 built.
       Type: Bombay
       Function: bomber / transport
       Year: 1935  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 753kW Bristol Pegasus XXII
       Wing Span: 29.18m  Length: 21.11m  Height: 5.94m  Wing Area: 124.49m2
       Empty Weight: 6260kg  Max.Weight: 9072kg
       Speed: 310km/h  Ceiling: 7620m  Range: 3590km
       Armament: 907kg 2*mg7.7mm
       Load: 24 seats
Boston, Douglas
       (S-USA-A-B-HN-N-ARW2)
       RAF designation for the US {A-20} light bomber.
       Type: Boston Mk.III
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1942  Crew: 4  Engines: 2 * 1600hp Wright GR-2600-A5B
       Speed: 490km/h  Ceiling: 7400m  Range: 1650km
       Armament: 8*mg 905kg
Botha, Blackburn B-26
       (S-GB-A-BRT-HN-N-ARW2)
       Reconnaissance bomber and torpedo aircraft, a twin-engined
       shoulder-wing aircraft. The Botha was grossly underpowered
       and had a bad safety record. Its operational career was
       only five months, but it was used as trainer until 1944,
       despite a bad reputation. 580 built.
       Type: Botha Mk. I
       Function: reconaissance / bomber
       Year: 1940  Crew: 4  Engines: 2 * 694kW Bristol Perseus X
       Wing Span: 17.98m  Length: 15.58m  Height: 4.46m  Wing Area: 48.12m2
       Empty Weight: 5366kg  Max.Weight: 8369kg
       Speed: 401km/h  Ceiling: 5335m  Range: 2044km
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm 907kg
Bourges, Boulton-Paul P.7
       (I-GB-A-RBF-B-N-ARB2)
       Biplane fighter-bomber, a small twin-engined aircraft. Only three
       were built, all with different engines.
       Type: Bourges
       Function: fighter-bomber
       Year:   Crew:   Engines: 2 * 320hp A.B.C. Dragonfly
       Speed: 200km/h  Ceiling:	 Range:
Braemar, Bristol
       (F-GB-A-B-T-N-ILWD4)
       A massive four-engined triplane bomber, intended for attacks
       on Berlin. Its four engines were in nacelles on top of the middle
       wing, in push/pull pairs. The fuselage was deep and rectangular. 
       The end of WWI made the production of the Braemar unnecessary. 
       Type: Braemar I
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1918  Crew:   Engines: 4 * 230hp Siddeley Puma
       Speed: 170km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Brandon, Bristol
       (I-GB-A-*-?-?-?)
       One built, an ambulance aircraft developed from the civil
       Ten-Seater transport. 1925.
Brigand, Bristol
       (P-GB-A-AB-MN-N-ARW2)
       Long-range attack aircraft and torpedo bomber, destined to replace
       the {Beaufighter}. It used the wings and tail of the {Buckingham},
       just like the Beaufighter had used those of the Beaufort. A small
       number were built after WWII and used exclusively in the British
       colonies. The Brigand was unreliable and unpopular. It was the
       last piston-engined bomber of the RAF. 156 built
       Type: Brigand B. Mk I
       Function: attack
       Year: 1949  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 2470hp Bristol Centaurus 57
       Wing Span: 22.05m  Length: 14.15m  Height:   Wing Area: 66.70m2
       Empty Weight: 11611kg  Max.Weight: 17690kg
       Speed: 576km/h  Ceiling: 7930m  Range: 4506km
       Armament: 4*g20mm, 1360kg
Bristol 101
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Two-seat biplane fighter, of mixed construction. The compact, clean
       type 101 had a high performance. But it was rejected because of the
       use of wood in its construction. One built.
       Type: 101
       Function: fighter 
       Year: 1927  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 450hp Bristol Jupiter VI
       Wing Span: 10.23m  Length: 8.33m  Height: 2.89m  Wing Area: 33.44m2
       Empty Weight: 953kg  Max.Weight: 1606kg
       Speed: 257km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm
Bristol 118
       (I-GB-A-ABRU-B-N-AR1)
       Two-seat multi-role biplane, designed mainly for export. The
       118 was a relatively big aircraft, and there were problems
       to find a suitable engine. Only a prototype. 
       Type: 118
       Function: multi-role 
       Year: 1931  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 483hp Bristol Jupiter XFA
       Wing Span: 12.39m  Length: 10.36m  Height: 3.7m  Wing Area: 38.5m2
       Empty Weight: 1512kg  Max.Weight: 2360kg
       Speed: 265km/h at 3660m  Ceiling: 7800m  Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.62mm 227kg
Bristol 120
       (I-GB-A-ABRU-B-N-AR1)
       This was a derivative of the {Bristol 118}, important only
       because it was the first RAF aircraft with a closed gun turret.
       It was manually traversed, and a single Lewis gun was installed
       in it. But it did not enter production, because it did not meet
       the requirements. 
       Type: 118
       Function: multi-role 
       Year: 1932  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 483hp Bristol Jupiter XFA
       Wing Span: 12.39m  Length: 10.36m  Height: 3.7m  Wing Area: 38.5m2
       Empty Weight: 1645kg  Max.Weight: 2355kg
       Speed: 282km/h at S/L  Ceiling: 6700m  Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.62mm 227kg
Bristol 122
       (I-GB-A-A-B-N-AR1)
       Design for a torpedo bomber, to specification G.4/31. It was a
       large biplane with a Bristol Pegasus radial engine. Not built. 
Bristol 123
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       The 123 was a rather ugly biplane fighter, powered by the
       disastrous steam-cooled R.R. Goshawk engine. Handling problems
       at high speed contributed to its abandonment. One built.
       Type: 123
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1934  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * R.R. Goshawk III
       Wing Span: 9.02m  Length: 7.67m  Height: 2.89m  Wing Area: 23.04m2
       Empty Weight: 1497kg  Max.Weight: 2149kg
       Speed: 378km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm
Bristol 133
       (I-GB-A-F-LN-N-AR1)
       Monoplane fighter. The ugly 133 had an inverted gull wing with large
       fairings for the retractable undercarriage, the first one in a
       British fighter. It showed promise but the prototype was lost by
       accident. One built.
       Type: 133
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1934  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 620hp Bristol Mercury VIS.2
       Wing Span: 11.89m  Length: 8.53m  Height: 2.97m  Wing Area: 22.95m2
       Empty Weight: 1053kg  Max.Weight: 2149kg
       Speed: 418km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm
Bristol 138
       (I-GB-A-X-LN-N-AR1)
       High-altitude experimental monoplane. Set a height record of
       164440m. One built.
       Type: 138
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1936  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 370kW Bristol Pegasus PE.65
       Speed: 198km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
Bristol 146
       (I-GB-A-F-LN-N-AR1)
       Clean low-wing monoplane fighter. The superior {Hurricane} was
       already in service, so the 146 was not ordered. One built.
       Type: 146
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1938  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 840hp Bristol Mercury IX
       Wing Span: 11.89m  Length: 8.23m  Height: 3.15m  Wing Area: 20.44m2
       Empty Weight: 1489kg  Max.Weight: 2086kg
       Speed: 462km/h  Ceiling: 11600m	Range:
       Armament: 8*mg7.7mm
Bristol 150
       Design for a twin-engined three-seat torpedo bomber. Enlarged to
       become the type 152 {Beaufort}.
Bristol 172
       (P-GB-A-B-?-?-J4)
       Design for a high-speed bomber with four jet engines, 1946.
       Cancelled.
Bristol 174
       (P-GB-A-X-?-?-?)
       Reduced-scale research aircraft for the model 172. Cancelled.
Bristol 176
       (P-GB-A-X-?-?-?)
       Reduced-scale research aircraft for the model 172. Cancelled.
Bristol 182
       (P-GB-AM-B-?-?-J2)
       The Bristol 182R was designed for the 'Blue Rapier' project that
       asked for an unmanned, catapult-launched bomber. The project was
       cancelled while the two prototypes were under construction.
       Type: 182R
       Function: jet bomber, unmanned
       Year: 1951  Crew: 0  Engines: 2 * 1590kg Bristol BE.22
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:	Wing Area:
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight:
       Speed: 965km/h  Ceiling:	 Range: 400mls
       Armament: 2270kg
Bristol 183
       (P-GB-A-F-S-?-?)
       Variable-sweep fighter design. Not built.
Bristol 188
       (P-GB-A-X-D-N-JW2)
       The Bristol 188 was designed as a research aircraft for the
       {Avro 730} programme (itself cancelled). It had a very narrow
       fuselage, two enormous jet engines, a T-tail and a small, thin
       wing. It was constructed of stainless steel. Engine problems and
       extremely high fuel consumption made the 188 unsuitable for its
       research role; it was incapable of reaching Mach 2, and certainly
       could not maintain this speed for a considerable time! The programme
       was abandoned after only 50 hours of flying. Two built.
       Type: 188
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1961  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 6350kg De Havilland Gyron Junior DGJ.10R
       Wing Span: 10.69m  Length: 23.67m  Height:  Wing Area:
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight:
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
B.S.1, de Havilland
       (E-GB-A-R-B-N-AR1)
       A neat reconnaissance biplane. One built.
       Type: B.S.1
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1913  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 75kW Gnome
       Speed: 147km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Buccaneer, Blackburn / Hawker Siddeley
       (P-GB-AC-AB-MN-N-J2)
       Low-altitude attack aircraft of extremely strong construction,
       originally designed for the RN but later, after all carriers were
       retired, used by the RAF. The Buccaneer is a mid-wing aircraft; its 
       appearance is determined by an area-ruled fuselage, circular 
       engine bays flanking the fuselage, a bulged rotating bomb bay
       door, and a T-tail. It is intended to keep them in service into
       the mid-90's. The longevity of the type was due to its high subsonic
       speed at low altitude, as well as the cancellation of the {TSR.2}.
       The Buccaneer was also used, until 1991, by South Africa. 
       Type: Buccaneer S.2B
       Function: attack
       Year: 1965  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 5105kg R.R. RB.168 Spey Mk.101
       Wing Span: 13.41m  Length: 19.33m  Height: 4.97m  Wing Area: 47.82m2
       Empty Weight: 13608kg  Max.Weight: 28123kg
       Speed: M0.92  Ceiling: 12190m  Range: 6440km
       Armament: 7260kg
Buckingham, Bristol
       (S-GB-A-B-LN-N-ARW2)
       Designed as a fast, light twin-engined bomber. Delivery was
       delayed because the engines were unavailable. Handling was poor,
       and performance unimpressive. The operational need for them had
       disappeared when they were delivered. The Buckingham was mainly
       used as fast transport. 123 built.
       Type: Buckingham B Mk.I
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1944  Crew: 4  Engines: 2 * 1880kW Bristol Centaurus VII
       Wing Span: 21.89m  Length: 14.27m  Height: 5.33m  Wing Area: 65.77m2
       Empty Weight: 10905kg  Max.Weight:  17259kg
       Speed: 531km/h  Ceiling: 7620m  Range: 5118km
       Armament: 10*mg7.7mm 1814kg
Buckmaster, Bristol
       (S-GB-A-T-LN-N-ARW2)
       Trainer version of the {Buckingham}. Gun turret eliminated, and
       some changes to the fuselage.
       Type: Buckmaster
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1945  Crew:   Engines: 2 * 2585hp Bristol Centaurus 57
       Speed: 563km:h  Ceiling: 9150m  Range:
       Armament: 4*g20mm 1*mg12.7mm
Buffalo, Brewster
       (S-GB-AC-F-LN-N-AR1)
       The American-built Brewster {F2A} Buffalo was obselete when it
       arrived in Britain. They were sent to the Far East, where they
       were quickly destroyed by the Japanese.
Buffalo, Sopwith
       (F-GB-A-AU-?-?-?)
       Two-seat army-cooperation aircraft. 1918.
Bugle, Boulton-Paul
       (I-GB-A-RB-B-N-ARB2)
       Twin-engined biplane, a development of the {Bolton} and {Bourges}
       series. Only seven were built, but Boulton-Paul had made a good
       impression and would have success with the {Sidestrand}.
       Type: Bugle Mk.I
       Function: bomber-reconaissance
       Year: 1923  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 400hp Bristol Jupiter
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:	Wing Area:
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight:
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Bull, Blackburn
       (?-GB-A-T-?-?-?)
       Trainer. Two built.
Bulldog, Bristol
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane fighter. The Bulldog didn't have a really good performance;
       it was slower than the {Hart} light bomber. But the RAF didn't have
       the money to buy and maintain more high-performance fighters; a
       Bulldog cost 4600 pounds and a Hawker Fury 5400. In the early 30s
       most RAF fighters were Bulldogs. Small numbers were exported. 
       Type: Bulldog IIA
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1930  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 360kW Bristol Jupiter VIIF
       Wing Span: 10.34m  Length: 7.62m  Height: 3.00m	Wing Area: 28.47m2
       Empty Weight: 998kg  Max.Weight: 1583kg
       Speed: 280km/h  Ceiling: 8230m  Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 4*b9kg
Bulldog, BAe / Scottish Aviation / Beagle
       (M-GB-A-T-LN-N-AI1)
       Two-seat monoplane trainer. The Bulddog was first ordered by Sweden;
       later it was also ordered by the RAF. About 300 built.
       Type: Bulldog T Mk.1
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1973  Crew: 2-3  Engines: 1 * 150kW Lycoming IO-360-A1B6
       Wing Span: 10.06m  Length: 7.09m  Height: 2.28m	Wing Area: 12.02m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight:
       Speed: 241km/h  Ceiling: 4875m  Range: 1000km
       Armament: 290kg
Bulldog, Sopwith 2FR.2
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Two-seat fighter biplane. Performance was inadequate because the
       aircraft was overweight. Two built.
       Type: Bulldog
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 200hp Clerget 11Eb
       Wing Span: 10.29m  Length: 7.00m  Height: 2.67m  Wing Area: 31.12m2
       Empty Weight: 645kg  Max.Weight: 1132kg
       Speed: 175km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm
Bullet, Vickers FB19
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Mediocre biplane fighter, built in small numbers.
       Type: Bullet
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 110hp Le Rhone
       Speed: 158km/h  Ceiling: 3050m  Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Bullfinch, Bristol
       (I-GB-A-F-PN|B-N-AR1)
       The Bullfinch was designed as a single-seat, parasol monoplane
       fighter. Two were built in this form. The third prototype was
       completed as a two-seat biplane, the lower wing being positioned
       to restore the center of gravity. Neither configuration was
       ordered into production, also because of structural weakness.
       Type: Bullfinch I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1923  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 425hp Bristol Jupiter III
       Wing Span: 11.71m  Length: 7.44m  Height: 3.27m  Wing Area: 24.8m2
       Empty Weight: 986kg  Max.Weight: 1454kg
       Speed: 217km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 4hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Bullpup, Bristol
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane fighter, basically a scaled-down {Bulldog}. Performance
       was improved, but not enough to warrant production. One built. 
       Type: Bullpup
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1928  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 335kW Bristol Mercury II
       Wing Span: 9.14m  Length: 7.16m  Height: 2.87m  Wing Area: 21.37m2
       Empty Weight: 866kg  Max.Weight: 1293kg
       Speed: 306km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Buzzard, Martinsyde F.4
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Biplane fighter, a reengined Martinsyde F.3. The F.4 was a large
       and powerful aircraft for its time. The RFC ordered over 1400, but
       the type never entered large-scale service, because only seven were
       delivered to the RFC before the end of WWI. Production continued
       after the end of the war, and about 370 were completed. 
       Type: F.4 Buzzard
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 305hp Hispano-Suiza 8Fb
       Wing Span: 9.99m  Length: 7.77m  Height: 3.15m  Wing Area: 29.73m2
       Empty Weight: 776kg  Max.Weight: 1038kg
       Speed: 233km/h  Ceiling: 7320m  Range: 650km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
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C, Franco-British Aviation
       (F-GB-A-?-?-?-?)
       Type: C
       Function: reconnaissance
       Year: 1915  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 95kW Clerget
       Speed: 110km/h  Ceiling: 3500m  Range: 300km
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Cadet, Avro 643 (641)
       (I-GB-A-T-B-N-AR1)
       The Cadet was a two-seat biplane trainer. Production was small,
       with 36 model 641 and 69 model 643 aircraft. The original design
       was intended for flying clubs, but the Cadet Mk.II was a military
       trainer. The most important customer was the RAAF, which bought
       34. A number of them still airworthy in Australia. 
       Type: Cadet Mk.II
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1935  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 150hp Armstrong Siddeley Genet Major IA 
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:   Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 
Cagnet, General Aircraft
       (?-GB-A-U-N-T-?P1)
       Small, twin-boom, pusher aircraft, designed for the Civil Air
       Guard.   
Calcutta, Short
       (I-GB-AF-P-B-N-ARB3)
       Three-engined biplane flying boat. This was the civilian version,
       the RAF version being the {Rangoon}. But the French Breguet 521
       {Bizerte} was a military version of the Calcutta. 
Cambridge, Airspeed AS.45
       (S-GB-A-T-LN-N-AR1)
       Low-wing monoplane trainer, "a monument to wasted time and
       money". It was an awkward, underpowered aircraft. Only two
       were built.
       Type: Cambridge
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1941  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 730pk Bristol Mercury VIII
       Speed: 381km/h  Ceiling: 7560m  Range: 1095km
Camel, Sopwith
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)      
       A compact biplane fighter. The Camel was a very effective fighter
       but had, due to its large rotary engine and the concentrartion of
       all weight in the front fuselage, vicious handling characteristics.
       It scored more victories than any other fighter: 1294. 5490 were
       built. The smaller 2F.1 version was designed as a carrier aircraft,
       and was also used a parasite fighter carried by airships. 
       Type: Camel F.1
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 95kW Clerget 9B
       Wing Span: 8.53m  Length: 5.72m	Height: 2.6m  Wing Area: 21.34m2
       Empty Weight: 421kg  Max.Weight: 658kg
       Speed: 182km/h  Ceiling: 5800m  Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Campania, Fairey
       (F-GB-AC|AS-R-B-N-IL1)
       First aircraft designed for carrier use. Used until 1919.
       62 built.
       Type: Campania
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1917  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 250kW R.R. Eagle VIII
       Speed: 129km/h  Ceiling: 1675m  Range:
       Armament:
Canberra, English Electric
       (P-GB-A-BR-MN-N-JW2)
       Twin-engined jet bomber. The Canberra had a conventional
       configuration, but was an impeccably streamlined aircraft,
       with a straight mid-wing section inboard of the engines and
       tapered wings outboard. At the time of its introduction it
       was safe from interception by fighters. It was also a suitable
       reconnaissance aircraft. Production began in 1949 and continued
       until 1961; in the U.S. Martin built the aircraft as the {B-57}.   
       British production was 974. Some Canberras are still in service,
       mainly in training and electronic warfare roles. 
       Type: Canberra B.2
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1950  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 2948kg R.R. Avon 101
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 917km/h  Ceiling: 14630m	Range: 4275km
       Armament: 2722kg
       Type: Canberra PR MK.9
       Function: reconaissance 
       Year:   Crew:   Engines: 2 * 5103kg R.R. RA 24 Avon Mk.206
       Wing Span: 20.68m  Length: 20.32m  Height: 4.75m  Wing Area: 97.08m2
       Empty Weight: 13608kg  Max.Weight: 26082kg
       Speed: 881km/h  Ceiling: 17700m  Range: 8170km
       Armament: 
Caribou, Bell
       (S-USA-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       Name originally chosen for the Bell {P-39} fighter. Later the
       American name of {Airacobra} was adopted.
Catalina, Consolidated
       (S-USA-AF-P-PN-N-ARW2)
       Name given by the British for the US-built {PBY} flying boat.
       The Catalina was flown by 24 squadrons, and was one of the most
       important weapons against a German U-boat.
C.E.1, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-AF-?-B-N-?)
       Small biplane flying boat. 1918.
Chamois, Short
       (I-GB-A-AU-B-N-AR1)       
       The Chamois multi-role aircraft was developed by modifying the
       {Springbok} prototype. It was advanced in construction, with
       an all-metal monocoque fuselage. This was rather large in
       cross-section, and filled the gap between the wings almost
       completely. Handling was poor, and the view from the cockpit
       very poor. Prototype only.
       Type: Chamois
       Function: support
       Year: 1927  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 425hp Bristol Jupiter IV
       Wing Span: 13.74m  Length: 9.18m  Height: 3.26m  Wing Area: 40.91m2
       Empty Weight: 1232kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 187km/h at 300m  Ceiling: 4450m  Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 100kg
Chesapeake, Vought
       (S-USA-AC-AB-LN-N-AR1)
       This rather uninspiring name was assigned to a version of the
       {SB2U} dive bomber, originally ordered by France but transferred
       to Britain in October 1940. It was a monoplane with an old-fashioned
       structure, underpowered and vulnerable, and quickly relegated to
       training tasks only.
       Type: Chesapeake Mk.I
       Function: dive bomber
       Year: 1941  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 825hp P&W R-1535-SB4-G
       Speed: 402km/h  Ceiling: 8075m  Range: 2165km
       Armament: 5*mg7.62mm 3*b227kg
Chinook, Boeing
       (M-USA-H-C-2R3-N-T2)
       The Boeing C{H-47} Chinook tandem rotor medium transport
       helicopter. The RAF ordered 41.
Chipmunk, De Havilland Canada DHC-1
       (P-CAN-A-T-LN-N-AI1)
       Tandem-seat trainer monoplane, first flown in 1946. It replaced
       the {Tiger Moth} in the RAF and many other airforces. 1292 built,
       most of them in Britain by the parent company. 157 were built
       in Canada. The last RAF Chipmunks were retired in 1997, this
       being the last in military service anywhere.
       Type: Chipmunk
       Country: Canada
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1946  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 108kW de Havilland Gipsy Major 8
       Wing Span: 10.46m  Length: 7.75m  Height: 2.13m  Wing Area: 15.97m2
       Empty Weight: 646kg  Max.Weight: 914kg
       Speed: 222km/h  Ceiling: 4880m  Range: 480km
Chitral, Handley Page
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-BAR2|BIL2)
       Renamed {Clive}.
Cirrus Moth, de Havilland
       (I-GB-A-T-B-N-AI1)
       Name given to those examples of the D.H.60 {Moth} powered by
       the Blackburn Cirrus engine. Others had a de Havilland Gipsy 
       engine.
Cleveland, Curtiss
       (S-USA-AC-AB-B-N-AR1)
       In 1940 the RAF received five Cleveland Mk.I biplane dive
       bombers, originally ordered by France. This was the
       Curtiss {SBC}, a totally obsolete aircraft. 
Clive, Handley Page H.P.35
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-BAR2|BIL2)
       Transport version of the {Hinaidi} and {Hyderabad}. Three built.
Cloud, Saro A.19
       (I-GB-AF-T-HN-N-ARO2)
       Twin-engined amphibian, a larger development of the {Cutty Sark}.
       The Cloud was a shoulder-wing design, with two tractor engines
       installed on top of the wing. Sixteen used as trainers by the RAF. 
       Type: Cloud
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1933  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 253kW Armstrong Siddeley Double Mongoose
       Wing Span: 19.50m  Length: 15.20m  Height: 4.80m  Wing Area: 60.40m2
       Empty Weight: 3084kg  Max.Weight: 4310kg
       Speed: 192km/h  Ceiling: 4500m  Range:700km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 4*b23kg
Cobham, Sopwith
       (F-GB-A-FBR-B-N-AR?2)
       Twin-engined fighter-reconnaissance aircraft. It was also
       considered as a bomber. Of the three built, two had the
       worthless ABC Dragonfly engine, the third one had Puma
       engines. 
Comet, de Havilland D.H.106
       (P-GB-A-CRE-LS-N-JW4)
       The RAF bought 10 Comet Mk.1 aircraft, transport versions of the
       airliner, modified with round windows after the accidents with the
       type. They were followed by eight Mk.2s and three SIGINT aircraft
       with special electronic equipment.
Comet, Whitehead
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Single-seat biplane fighter, superficially similar to the Sopwith
       {Camel}. It was powered by a 80hp Le Rhone radial. 1916. No
       production. 
Commando, Westland
       (M-GB-H-CU-R5-N-T2)
       The Commando is a transport development of the {Sea King}.
       Radar, ASW equipment, floats and rotor and tail folding
       systems were removed. But the Commando is not as thoroughly
       "de-navalised" as the US-built ramp-loading version of the
       {H-3} Sea King.
       Type: Commando Mk. 2
       Function: transport
       Year: 1975  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 1238kW R.R. Gnome H.1400-1
       Speed: 208km/h  Ceiling: 3000m  Range: 1230km
       Load: 28 seats, 3628kg
Convoy, Consolidated
       (S-USA-AF-P-PN-N-ARW2)
       Name used for the first {PBY} {Catalina}s in Canadian service.
       The name was soon abandoned because of its confusing nature.
Cork, Phoenix P.5
       (F-GB-AF-P-B-N-ILB2)
       Biplane flying boat. Two built before the end of WWI. 
       Type: Cork
       Function:
       Year:   Crew: 5	Engines: 2 * 360hp R.R. Eagle
       Speed: 170km/h  Ceiling:	 Range:
       Armament: 5*mg7.7mm b472kg
Cormorant, European Helicopter Industries AW.320
       This is a cheaper, stripped version of the {EH 101}. It is
       now offered to the Canadian government, which had earlier
       rejected the EH 101. 
Cornell, Fairchild
       (S-USA-A-T-LN-N-AI1)       
       British designation for the U.S. {PT-19} trainer.
Coronado, Consolidated
       (S-USA-AS-RBC-HN-N-ARW4)
       The Consolidated {PB2Y} Coronado in British service. The RAF
       decided not to use them, and put them in storage. 
Corsair, Vought
       (S-USA-AC-F-LN-N-AR1)
       The {F4U} Corsair was used on carriers by the RN when the USN still
       considered the aircraft only fit for land-based service. The Mk.II
       with clipped wing tips was even used from small escort carriers!
       Type: Corsair Mk.II
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1943  Crew:   Engines: 1 * 2000hp P&W R-2800-8
       Speed: 631km/h  Ceiling: 11310m	Range: 2790km
       Armament: 6*mg12.7mm 2*b453kg
COW Gun Fighter, Vickers F.29/27
       (I-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       Pusher biplane fighter, fitted with an 1.5lb COW gun angled
       55 degrees upwards. It was intended as a bomber interceptor.
       In 1931 it looked very old-fashioned, and as a concession to
       modernity a drag-reducing cone was fitted aft of the engine. 
       It was also unsatisfactory in other respects, and only one was
       built. 
       Type: COW Gun Fighter
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1931  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * Bristol Jupiter VIIF
       Wing Span: 9.75m  Length: 7.16m  Height: 3.65m  Wing Area: 19.3m2
       Empty Weight: 1145kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 274km/h at 3050m, 232km/h at S/L  Ceiling: 6825m  Range: 
       Armament: 1*g37mm
Crane, Cessna
       (S-USA-A-TC-LN-N-ARW2)
       The Cessna T-50 twin-engined low-wing monoplane, used as trainer
       by the RCAF. In US military service this aircraft was known as
       {AT-8}, {AT-17}, U{C-78} or {JRC}.
Cromarty, Short
       (I-GB-AF-?-B-N-ILP2)
       Biplane flying boat with two R.R. Condor pusher engines. 1921.
       The first Short-designed flying boat.
Cuckoo, Sopwith T.1
       (S-GB-AC-AB-B-N-IL1)
       Biplane torpedo bomber, designed for operations from carriers.
       The Cuckoo was too late for WWI, and only a few embarked on the
       HMS Argus. 150 built.
       Type: Cuckoo T.1
       Function: torpedo bomber
       Year: 1918  Crew:   Engines: 1 * 145kW Sunbeam Arab
       Wing Span: 14.25m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 1716kg
       Speed: 166km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*t450kg
Cutty Sark, Saunders-Roe A.17
       (I-GB-AF-T-HN-N-ARO2)
       Small monoplane flying boat. Three were used as trainers by the
       RAF. 12 built.
       Type: Cutty Sark
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1929  Crew:   Engines: 2 * Armstrong Siddeley Genet Major I
       Wing Span: 13.27m  Length: 10.46m  Height: 3.40m
       Empty Weight: 1236kg  Max.Weight: 1769kg
       Speed: 172km/h  Ceiling: 2745m  Range: 505km
       Armament: 
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Dakota, Douglas
       (S-USA-A-C-LN-N-ARW2)
       British name for the Douglas {C-47}. Of course the British name
       is far more famous than the official U.S. designation.
Danecock, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       This was a version of the {Woodcock} for Denmark. The Danecock
       naval fighter had a longer fuselage and different wings. Three
       were built by Hawker, and 12 more in Denmark.
       Type: Danecock
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1925  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 385hp Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar IV
       Wing Span: 9.92m  Length: 7.96m  Height:   Wing Area: 31.59m2
       Empty Weight: 965kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 233km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Dankok, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       {Danecock} license-built in Denmark. Twelve built, in service
       until 1937.
Dantorp, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-AB-B-N-AR1)
       Version of the {Horsley} for Denmark. Two built, licence production
       did not proceed.
Dart, Blackburn
       (I-GB-AC-AB-B-N-IL1)
       Biplane torpedo bomber. The fuselage sloped sharply downwards to an
       engine with a trustline angled upward. The Dart was ugly, but
       efficient.
       Type: Dart
       Function: torpedo bomber
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 330kW Napier Lion V
       Speed: 177km/h  Ceiling: 4500m  Range: 410km
       Armament: 1*torpedo
Dauntless, Douglas
       (S-USA-AC-AB-LN-N-AR1)
       British name for the {SBD} Dauntless dive-bomber.
Defender, Britten-Norman
       (M-GB-A-CPRE-HN-N-TW2)
       Military version of the Islander STOL-transport, an angular
       twin-engined no-frills type. There are also AEW and ELINT
       versions of this robust aircraft. The AEW version is
       characterised by a big nose bulge, which looks rather
       comical.
       Type: BN2B-20 Defender
       Function: utility
       Year: 1971  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 224kW Lycoming IO-540-K1B5
       Wing Span: 16.15m  Length: 10.87m  Height: 4.18m  Wing Area: 31.31m2
       Empty Weight:   Max. Weight: 2994kg
       Speed: 283km/h  Ceiling: 5240m  Range: 2093km
       Load: 9 seats, msl, b, r, mg; up to 689kg
Defiant, Boulton Paul
       (S-GB-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       Two-seat fighter with the four-gun armament concentrated in a
       powered turret. The Defiant was a fine aircraft, but the tactical
       concept was bad and the weight of the gun turret detoriated
       performance. After the initial succes heavy losses followed;
       it was then used as a night fighter for some time and later
       as a target tug. 1064 built.
       Type: Defiant Mk. II
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1940  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 954kW R.R. Merlin XX
       Wing Span: 11.99m  Length: 10.77m  Height: 3.45m  Wing Area: 23.23m2
       Empty Weight: 2849kg  Max.Weight: 3821kg
       Speed: 504km/h  Ceiling: 9250m  Range: 748km
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm
Delta I, Fairey FD1
       (P-GB-A-F-D-N-?)
       Experimental fighter, built in 1951. A small aircraft with a
       delta wing. One built.
Delta II, Fairey FD2
       (P-GB-A-X-D-N-J1)
       Delta-winged research aircraft. Two built.
       Type: Delta II
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1954  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 4765kg R.R. Avon R.A.28
       Speed: 1910km/h	Ceiling:   Range: 1340km
Demon, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)      
       Two-seat fighter development of the {Hart} -- an easy answer to
       the RAF requirement for a fighter capable of intercepting the
       Hart. 234 were built, and were in service until 1938. It was
       difficult for the gunner to aim his gun, due to the fast
       airstream, and his effectiveness was limited. Later many
       were equipped with partially enclosed gun 'turrets' of metal,
       but this was not an adequate solution. 
       Type: Demon
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1933  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 430kW R.R. Kestrel II
       Wing Span: 11.33m  Length: 9.02m  Height: 3.17m  Wing Area: 32.24m2
       Empty Weight: 1513kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 290km/h  Ceiling: 7500m  Range: 290km/h
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm
Derby, de Havilland DH.27
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-IL1)
       Single-engined bomber biplane, that competed with the {Aldershot}
       for the long-range bomber requirement. The Derby had cleaner lines,
       but it was bigger and had inferior performance. 
Destroyer, Vickers EFB.1
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ILP1)
       See {EFB.1}
Devon, de Havilland D.H.104
       (P-GB-A-C-LN-N-AIW2)
       Military version of the Dove light transport, a small twin-
       engined aircraft intended to replace the {Dominie}. 39 were
       delivered to the RAF; the FAA received 13 Sea Devons. A
       single one is still in service with the Battle of Britain
       Memorial flight.
       Type: D.H.104 Dove Mk.1
       Function: transport
       Year: 1946  Crew:   Engines: 2 * 246kW de Havilland Gispy Queen 70-3
       Wing Span: 17.30m  Length: 12.00m  Height: 4.00m  Wing Area: 31m2
       Empty Weight: 2562kg  Max.Weight: 3855kg
       Speed: 323km/h  Ceiling: 6100m  Range: 1610km
       Load: 8-11 seats 
D.H.1, Airco
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ILP1)
       Pusher-prop fighter. Most were used for the home defence. Around
       100 built.
       Type: D.H.1
       Function: fighter / reconaissance
       Year: 1915  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 90kW Beardmore
       Speed: 141km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
D.H.2, de Havilland / Airco
       (F-GB-A-F-B-P-ARP1)
       WWI biplane fighter with a pusher engine. This arrangment
       provided a means to mount a fixed forward-firing gun before the
       advent of interrupt gear. The D.H.2 ended the 'Fokker scourge'
       because it had better performance than the {Fokker E.III}.
       Type: D.H.2
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1915  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 100hp Gnome Monosoupape
       Wing Span: 8.61m  Length: 7.68m  Height: 2.91m  Wing Area: 23.13m2
       Empty Weight: 428kg  Max.Weight: 645kg
       Speed: 1941  Ceiling: 4420m  Range: 2h 45m
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
D.H.3, Airco
       (F-GB-A-B-B-N-ILWP2)
       Three-seat long-range bomber with two pusher engines. Two built.
       Type: D.H.3
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1915  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 120hp Beardmore
       Speed: 153km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 8h
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
D.H.4, de Havilland
       (F-GB-A-B-B-N-IL1)
       Biplane bomber, characterized by a fuselage of rectangular cross-
       section with a deep frontal radiator. The D.H.4 was fast, versatile
       and well-armed. A significant disadvantage was the position of
       the fuel tank between the pilot and the gunner, which was
       dangerous and prevented communication. 6295 were built; of these
       4846 were built in the U.S, and powered by the Liberty engine.
       After WWI many went on in civil service, with a two-seat cabin
       created behing the open cockpit; some of these conversions were
       also used by the RAF. 
       Type: D.H.4
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1917  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 275kW R.R. Eagle VIII
       Wing Span: 12.92m  Length: 9.35m  Height: 3.35m  Wing Area: 40.32m2
       Empty Weight: 1083kg  Max.Weight: 1784kg
       Speed: 230km/h  Ceiling: 6700m  Range: 700km
       Armament: 2-4*mg7.7mm 209kg
D.H.5, Airco
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)     
       Fighter biplane. The wings were backstaggered to give the pilot
       better visibility, but its performance at altitude wasn't good.
       Many used as trainers. About 550 built.
       Type: D.H.5
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 80kW Le Rhone
       Wing Span: 7.82m  Length: 6.71m  Height: 2.78m  Wing Area: 19.70m2
       Empty Weight: 458kg  Max.Weight: 677kg
       Speed: 160km/h  Ceiling: 4900m  Range: 2h 45m
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
D.H.6, Airco
       (F-GB-A-PRT-B-N-IL1)
       The D.H.6 was designed as trainer but employed for maritime
       reconaissance and ASW, because the {Avro 504} had been selected
       as standard trainer.
       Type: D.H.6
       Function: trainer / reconaissance
       Year: 1917  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 65kW R.A.F. 1a
       Speed: 106km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
D.H.9, de Havilland
       (F-GB-A-B-B-N-IL1)
       The D.H.9 was a development of the {D.H.4}, with the cockpits
       brought close together to eliminate the communications problem
       of the D.H.4. The initial D.H.9 was unsuccessful, because of
       its unreliable Siddeley Puma engine. The improved D.H.9A,
       powered by a Liberty engine and with larger wings, was a worthy
       sucessor to the D.H.4. The 'Ninak' soldiered on until 1931.
       D.H.9's also pioneered many airlines.
       Type: D.H.9A
       Function: bomber/reconaissance
       Year: 1918  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 400hp Liberty 12
       Speed: 198km/h  Ceiling: 5410m  Range: 5h 15m
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
D.H.10 Amiens, de Havilland
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-BIL2)
       Twin-engined biplane bomber, a development of the {D.H.3}.
       Production aircraft had tractor engines. Too late for WWI;
       only 223 were built. It was a relatively light and fast bomber.
       Type: D.H.10
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1918  Crew: 4  Engines: 2 * 295kW Liberty 12
       Speed: 200km/h  Ceiling: 5180m  Range: 965km
       Armament: 2-4*mg7.7mm b408kg
D.H.67, de Havilland
       (I-GB-A-R-?-?-AR?2)
       Photoreconaissance aircraft with two 480hp Jupiter VIII engines.
D.H.72, de Havilland
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-ARW3)
       Three-engined night bomber, built to compete with the {P.32}.
       The P.32 was eliminated, but the DH.72 did not benefit from
       this, as the requirement was abandoned. 
D.H.77, de Havilland
       (I-GB-A-F-LN-N-AI1)
       Lightweight monoplane fighter, first flown in 1929. The D.H.77
       was powered by an air-cooled H-type engine. It was of mixed
       construction, with strut-braced wings and wide-track fixed landing
       gear. The more conventional Hawker {Fury} was bought by the RAF,
       and the D.H.77 ended its days as engine development aircraft. One
       built.
       Type: D.H.77
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1929  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 225kW Napier Rapier I
       Wing Span: 9.80m  Length: 7.44m  Height: 2.44m  Wing Area: 15.14m2
       Empty Weight: 751kg  Max.Weight: 1034kg
       Speed: 325km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
D.H.84 Dragon,
       (I-GB-A-CT-B-N-AIW2)
       See {Dragon}.
D.H.86, de Havilland
       (I-GB-A-CT-B-N-AIW4)
       Four engined development of the D.H.84 {Dragon}, built to a
       requirement of the Australian governement. A number were
       operated by various military services. 62 built.
       Type: D.H.86B
       Function: transport / trainer
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines: 4 * 150kW D.H. Gipsy Six I
       Wing Span: 19.66m  Length: 14.05m  Height: 3.96m  Wing Area: 59.55m2
       Empty Weight: 2943kg  Max.Weight: 4649kg
       Speed: 267km/h  Ceiling: 5300m  Range: 1300km
D.H.108 Swallow, de Havilland
       (P-GB-A-X-S-F-J1)
       Small tailless research aircraft, based on the fuselage of the
       {Vampire}, from which at least the first two were converted.
       There was a single low-speed aircraft and two high-speed
       aircraft. Flying characteristics were unpleasant, if not
       dangerous. All three aircraft built crashed, killing their
       pilots. One was the British first aircraft to exceed the
       speed of sound, in a dive, flown by John Derry. 
       Type: D.H.108
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1946  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 13.4kN De Havilland Goblin 2
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:   Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 
D.H.110, de Havilland
       (P-GB-AC-F-S-T-J2)
       See {Sea Vixen}. 
Digby, Douglas
       (S-USA-A-B-MN-N-ARW2)
       British name for the U.S. Douglas {B-18} Bolo bomber.
Dingo, De Havilland
       (I-GB-A-UA-B-N-AR1)
       Army co-operation aircraft developed from the {Dormouse}.
Dolphin, Sopwith 5F1
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)     
       The Dolphin was very different form earlier Sopwith designs: it
       had backstagger on its biplane wings, and a liquid-cooled engine.
       It was armed with two Vickers and two Lewis guns, but the latter
       were often removed. Large British and American contracts were
       cancelled after the end of WWI. The unpopularity of the aircraft
       was largely undeserved. 1532 built.
       Type: Dolphin I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 200hp Hispano-Suiza 8E
       Wing Span: 9.90m  Length: 6.78m  Height: 2.59m  Wing Area: 24.46m2
       Empty Weight: 665kg  Max.Weight: 907kg
       Speed: 206km/h  Ceiling: 6400m  Range:
       Armament: 2-4*mg7.7mm
Dominie, de Havilland D.H.89
       (S-GB-A-CT-B-N-WAI2)
       The Mk.I was a navigation trainer version of the {Dragon Rapide}.
       The Dominie Mk.II  was a liaison aircraft.
       Type: Dominie
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1934  Crew:   Engines: 2 * 150kW D.H. Gipsy Queen
       Speed: 250km/h  Ceiling: 5100m  Range: 920km
Dominie, BAe
       (P-GB-A-CT-LS-N-FJ2)
       Military trainer version of the {Hs.125} (See there). 1964.
Don, de Havilland
       (?-GB-A-T-N-N-AI1)
       Trainer monoplane, 30 built.
       Type: trainer / liaison
       Function:
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines: 1 * 385kW D.H. Gipsy King I
       Speed: 304km/h  Ceiling: 7100m  Range: 1400km
Doncasterm, de Havilland DH.29
       (I-GB-A-B-HN-N-IL1)
       This single-engined long range bomber was an advanced concept
       for its day, with a high-set cantilever monoplane wing. But
       the type had unacceptable handling characteristics. Only
       two were built. 1921.
Dormouse, De Havilland
       (I-GB-A-FR-B-N-AR1)
       Two-seat reconaissance-fighter biplane. 1923. Three prototypes
       were ordered, the third of all-metal construction. They were
       powered by Jupiter or Jaguar radial engines. 
Dragon, Sopwith
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       A development of the {Snipe} with an 340hp ABC Dragonfly engine.
       The RAF ordered 11000 Dragonfly engines, but had to cancel all
       of them when the engine proved to be a failure. The Dragon was
       one of the many victims. Around 200 were built before production
       was halted, but these were never assigned to active service.
       Type: Dragon
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1919  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 360hp A.B.C. Dragonfly Ia
       Wing Span: 9.47m  Length: 6.63m  Height: 2.90m  Wing Area: 25.18m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 967kg
       Speed: 241km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Dragon, de Havilland D.H.84
       (I-GB-A-CT-B-N-AIW2)
       This was the precursor of the {D.H.86} and {D.H.89}. It did not
       have the pointed wingtips of these aircraft. A few were equipped
       with machineguns for 'policing' colonial areas. 202 built.
       Type: D.H.84 Dragon 
       Function: attack / transport
       Year: 1933  Crew:   Engines: 2 * 97kW D.H. Gipsy Major I
       Wing Span: 14.43m  Length: 10.52m  Height: 3.30m  Wing Area: 34.93m2
       Empty Weight: 1060kg  Max.Weight: 2041kg
       Speed: 216km/h  Ceiling: 4420m  Range: 880km
       Load: 6-8 seats
Dragonfly, de Havilland
       (I-GB-A-CU-B-N-AIW2)
       67 built. A smaller verion of the {Dragon Rapide}.
       Type: Dragonfly
       Function: liaison
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines: 2 * 95kW D.H. Gipsy Major I
       Speed: 232km/h  Ceiling: 5500m  Range: 1500km
       Load: 3 seats
Dragonfly, Westland
       (P-GB&USA-H-U-R3-N-AR1)
       The Sikorsky S-51 ({R-5}) helicopter, as licence-built by
       Westland. 133 were built.
       Type: Dragonfly HR Mk.1
       Function: SAR
       Year: 1950  Crew:   Engines: 1 * 403kW Alvis Leonides 50
       Rotor Span: 14.63m  Length: 14.63m  Height: 3.85m
       Disc Area: 168.11m2
       Empty Weight: 1987kg  Max.Weight: 2663kg
       Speed: 153km/h at SL  Ceiling: 3780m  Range: 483km
       Armament: 
Dragon Rapide, de Havilland D.H.89
       (I-GB-A-CT-B-N-AIW2)
       Elegant twin-engined biplane transport, in fact a smaller,
       twin-engined version of the {D.H.86} to replace the original
       D.H.84 {Dragon}. 727 built. A number were used as trainers and
       light transports by the RAF.
       Type: Dragon Rapide
       Function: transport
       Year: 1934  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 200hp D.H. Gipsy Six
       Speed: 253km/h  Ceiling: 5100m  Range: 895km
       Load: 1040kg, 8 seats
Duiker, Hawker
       Parasol monoplane, designed to meet specification 7/22 for
       a reconnaissance aircraft. One built.
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E1/44, Gloster
       (P-GB-A-F-LN-N-J1)
       Single-engined jet aircraft. Its designation indicates that it
       was an experimental type, but it was designed as a fighter. Its 
       performance did not justify production of a new type; the
       {Meteor} was regarded as having more development potential.
       However, the tail section of the E1/44 was grafted onto the
       Meteor Mk.8. Three built.
       Type: E1/44
       Function: experimental fighter
       Year: 1948  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 2688kg R.R. Nene 2
       Wing Span: 10.97m  Length: 11.58m  Height: 3.55m  Wing Area: 23.60m2
       Empty Weight: 3747kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 998km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 1hrs
       Armament: 4*g20mm
E28/39, Gloster
       (S-GB-A-X-LN-N-J1)
       A small low-wing monoplane, the first British jet aircraft. It
       made its first flight on 15 May 1941. Two were built.
       Type: E28/39
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1941  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 798kg Power Jets W.2/500
       Wing Span: 8.84m  Length: 7.72m  Height: 2.82m  Wing Area: 13.61m2
       Empty Weight: 1309kg  Max.Weight: 1700kg
       Speed: 750km/h  Ceiling: 9755m  Range:
Eagle, British Aircraft
       (?-GB-A-U-?-?-?)
       Liaison aircraft. 42 built.
       Type: Eagle II
       Function: liaison
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 95kW D.H. Gipsy Major
       Speed: 238km/h  Ceiling: 4800m  Range: 1050km
       Armament:
EAP, BAe
       (M-GB-A-X-D-N-J2)
       Technology demonstrator for the {Eurofighter 2000}. The EAP is a
       twin-engined, canarded delta. The British industry really wants
       to build Eurofighter; it would be the first indigeneous fighter
       since the {Lightning}. Hence the investment in a technology
       demonstrator. 
       Type: EAP
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1986  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 7700kg Turbo-Union RB199-34R Mk 104D
       Speed: M2+  Ceiling:   Range:
EFA, Eurofighter
       (M-GB-A-F-D-N-J2)
       See {Eurofighter 2000}.
EFB.1 Destroyer, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ILP1)
       Two-seat, single-engined pusher biplane, fitted with a Vickers
       gun in the front cockpit. The EFB.1 had a 60kW Wolseley engine
       and heavily staggered wings. It never flew, destroying itself
       on an attempted take-off... 
       Type: EFB.1
       Function: fighter 
       Year: 1913  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 60kW Wolseley
       Wing Span: 12.19m  Length: 8.38m  Height: 3.63m  Wing Area: 35.77m2
       Empty Weight: 788kg  Max.Weight: 1207kg
       Speed: 113km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 4.5hrs
       Armament: 1 * mg7.7mm
EFB.2, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       Pusher biplane, armed with a belt-fed Vickers machine gun in
       the front nacelle. The gun mount was entirely impractical. 1913,
       one built.
       Type: EFB.2
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1913  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 100hp Gnome Monosoupape
       Wing Span: 11.76m  Length: 8.89m  Height: 2.92m  Wing Area: 35.30m2
       Empty Weight: 476kg  Max.Weight: 798kg
       Speed: 97km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 240km
       Armament: 1*7.7mm
EFB.3, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       Pusher biplane, again armed with a belt-fed Vickers machine gun in
       the front nacelle. The original gun mount was improved compared to 
       that of the {EFB.2} but still impractical, and soon replaced by a 
       more conventional mount. The EFB.3 used ailerons instead of wing 
       warping. The EFB.3 became the prototype for the {FB.5}. One built.
       Type: EFB.3
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1913  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 100hp Gnome Monosoupape
       Wing Span: 11.38m  Length: 8.38m  Height: 2.97m  Wing Area: 35.77m2
       Empty Weight: 476kg  Max.Weight: 762kg
       Speed: 97km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 483km
       Armament: 1*7.7mm
EFB.4, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-?P1)
       Project for a pusher biplane fighter. Abandoned. 1914.
EFB.5, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       Designation applied at one time to the {FB.5}.
EFB.6, Vickers       
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       Similar to the {EFB.5}, but with longer span wings. Prototype only.
       1914.
EFB.7, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-ARB2)
       Designation applied at one time to the {FB.7}.
EH 101, European Helicopter Industries
       (M-GB-H-AU-R?-N-T3)
       Known as the {Merlin} in RN service. See there. 
Envoy, Airspeed
       (I-GB-A-C-LN-N-ARW2)
       Twin-engined monoplane transport. The RAF used a small number.
       South-African Envoys were modified as bomber, with a bomb load
       and a gun turret.
       Type: AS.6 Envoy
       Function: transport
       Year: 1934  Crew:   Engines: 2 * 350pk Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah IX
       Speed: 338km/h  Ceiling: 6800m  Range: 1045km
       Load: 7 seats
ES.1, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       The ES.1 was a redesign of the Barnwell Bullet single-seat biplane.
       It had excellent streamlining, wich resulted in high performance.
       But the RFC judged it to be difficult and tiring to fly, and no
       production aircraft were ordered. Three built.
       Type: ES.1 Mk.II
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 110hp Clerget
       Wing Span: 7.43m  Length: 6.17m  Height: 2.34m  Wing Area: 19.97m2
       Empty Weight: 445kg  Max.Weight: 681kg
       Speed: 180km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2.0hrs
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Eurofighter 2000
       (M-GB-A-F-D-N-J2)
       The European Fighter Aircraft, a medium-sized multi-role fighter
       to replace the {F-4} Phantom and the last {F-104} Starfighters.
       It is of canarded delta configuration, with rectanguler chin
       intakes for its twin engines. About 40% of its empty weight is
       made up by composite materials. It is being built by a consortium
       of British, German, Italian and Spanish firms. Prototypes have
       been flown. In-service date remains uncertain, but service entry
       in 2003 is planned. 
       Type: Eurofighter 2000
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1994  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 90kN Eurojet EJ200
       Wing Span: 10.95m  Length: 15.96m  Height: 5.28m  Wing Area: 50m2
       Empty Weight: 9750kg  Max.Weight: 21000kg
       Speed: Mach 2  Ceiling:   Range: 3700km
       Armament: 1*g27mm b,r,msl
Expeditor, Beech
       (S-USA-A-C-LN-N-ARW2)
       The U.S. Beech model 18, known as the {C-45} by the USAF. 
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F, Felixstowe
       (F-GB-AF-PR-B-N-ILB2)
       The Felixstowe F series of flying boats were developments of the
       American Curtiss {H} series. The biggest difference was a fuselage
       with improved floating characteristics. Later models had a longer
       wing span. The F.5L was in service with the US Navy until the late
       1920s.
       Type: F.3
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1917  Crew: 4  Engines: 2 * 250kW R.R. Eagle VIII
       Speed: 143km/h  Ceiling: 1830m  Range:
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm 417kg
       Type: F.5
       Function: reconaissance  
       Year: 1918  Crew:   Engines: 2 * 261kW Rolls-Royce Eagle VIII 
       Wing Span: 31.60m  Length: 15.01m  Height: 5.72m  Wing Area: 130.90m2
       Empty Weight: 4128kg  Max.Weight: 5752kg
       Speed: 142km/h  Ceiling: 2075m  Range: 7h
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm 417kg
F.1, Martinsyde
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Large two-seat biplane fighter. Development was slow, and the F.1
       was already obsolete when it was officially tested. Only two were
       built.
       Type: F.1
       Function: fighter 
       Year: 1915  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 250hp R.R. Eagle III
       Wing Span: 13.56m  Length: 8.86m  Height: 2.59m  Wing Area: 43.38m2
       Empty Weight: 997kg  Max.Weight: 1479kg
       Speed: 175km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 3.75hrs
       Armament: 
F.1, Sopwith
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)      
       Official designation for the {Camel}.
F.2, Bristol
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Better known as the 'Bristol fighter' or 'Brisfit'. A two-seat
       biplane fighter that achieved great succes in WWI, after it was
       found out that it should be flown just like a single-seat fighter.
       Yet it was very different from most fighters of this conflict,
       being large and powerful. After the war it was used as army 
       cooperation aircraft. 5308 built.
       Type: F.2B Mk.IV
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 205kW R.R. Falcon III
       Wing Span: 11.96m  Length: 7.87m  Height: 2.97m	Wing Area: 37.62m2
       Empty Weight: 975kg  Max.Weight: 1474kg
       Speed: 198km/h  Ceiling: 5490m  Range:
       Armament: 2-3*mg7.7mm 110kg
F.2, Fairey
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-ILB2)
       A twin-engined, three-seat long-range fighter biplane for the
       British Navy. For a fighter, the F.2 had generous dimensions
       and a rather low performance. The admiralty, wisely, had second
       thoughts about it. One built.
       Type: F.2
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 190hp R.R. Falcon
       Wing Span: 23.47m  Length: 12.34m  Height: 4.11m  Wing Area: 75.62m2
       Empty Weight: 2213kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 150km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 3.5hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
F.2, Martinsyde
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Two-seat biplane fighter, a wooden aircraft with fabric skinning.
       The F.2 was not acceptable for production, and the prototype was
       used as an engine testbed. Only one built.
       Type: F.2
       Function: fighter 
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 200hp Hispano-Suiza 8Bd
       Wing Span: 9.75m  Length: 7.62m  Height: 2.49m  Wing Area: 31.03m2
       Empty Weight: 702k  Max.Weight: 1068kg
       Speed: 193km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2.5hrs
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
F.3, Blackburn
       (?-GB-A-F-B-N-?1)
       Unusual biplane fighter. The upper wing was positioned at shoulder
       height of the fuselage, and the lower wing well below it; the space
       between fuselage and lower wing was occupied by the radiator.
       It was never flown.
F.3, Martinsyde
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Fast and maneuvrable biplane fighter, a single-seat development
       of the {F.2}. The RFC ordered only six, because the R.R. Falcon
       engines were all assigned the the Bristol {F.2}B Fighter. A
       reengined version was known as the F.4 {Buzzard}. 
       Type: F.3
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines:  1 * 275hp R.R. Falcon III
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 208km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Load:
F3A, Bristol
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-ILB2)
       Delopment of the {TTA} with gunner nacelles on the upper wing.
F.4 Buzzard, Martinsyde
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       See {Buzzard}.
F5/34, Gloster
       (I-GB-A-F-LN-N-AR1)
       Single-seat monoplane fighter. Development of the radial-engined 
       F5/34 was slowed because Gloster was preoccupied with {Gladiator}
       production. When the type flew the RAF was already commited to 
       the {Spitfire} and {Hurricane}, and no production of the F5/34 was 
       undertaken. Two built.
       Type: F5/34
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1936  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 618kW Bristol Mercury IX
       Wing Span: 11.63m  Length: 9.76m  Height: 3.09m  Wing Area: 21.36m2
       Empty Weight: 1900kg  Max.Weight: 2449kg
       Speed: 508km/h  Ceiling: 9750m  Range:
       Armament: 8*mg7.7mm
F7/30, Westland
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Biplane fighter with the engine placed behind the pilot, between the
       wings. It drove a tractor propeller by a long extension shaft.
       Performance was very disappointing. One built.
       Type: F7/30
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1934  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * R.R. Goshawk III
       Wing Span: 11.73m  Length: 8.99m  Height: 3.28m  Wing Area: 34.37m2
       Empty Weight: 1672kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 298km/h  Ceiling:	 Range:
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm
F9/37, Gloster
       (S-GB-A-F-LN-N-ARW2|ILW2)
       A big twin-engined fighter. It was adapted from an earlier turreted
       fighter design, and as a consequence had a strange armament layout:
       the three 20mm guns were fitted behind the cockpit, pointing around 
       15 degrees up; the two in the lower fuselage were aligned at the same
       angle. One was built with Bristol Taurus and one with R.R. Peregrine
       engines. Despite good peformance, only the two prototypes were built. 
       Type: F9/37
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1939  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 1050hp Bristol Taurus T-S(a) 
       Wing Span: 15.24m  Length: 11.27m  Height: 3.53m  Wing Area: 35.85m2
       Empty Weight: 4004kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 580km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 5*g20mm
F20/27, Vickers
       Biplane fighter with an 450hp Bristol Jupiter VII engine.
F20/27, Westland
       (I-GB-A-F-LN-N-AR1)
       Low-wing monoplane fighter, in appearance not unlike the Boeing
       {P-26} but a less advanced, earlier design. The F20/27 was of all-
       metal contruction with wire-braced wings and a fixed undercarriage.
       Performance was mediocre. One built.
       Type: F20/27
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1929  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 480hp Bristol Mercury IIIA
       Wing Span: 11.58m  Length: 7.73m  Height: 2.95m  Wing Area: 18.95m2
       Empty Weight: 1066kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 309km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
F20/27, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Single-seat biplane fighter, precursor of the {Hornet} and {Fury}.
       The F20/27 had clean lines, but was powered by an uncowled radial
       engine. One built.
       Type: F20/27
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1928  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 335kW Bristol Jupiter VII
       Wing Span: 9.14m  Length: 7.17m  Height: 2.87m  Wing Area: 21.18m2
       Empty Weight: 977kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 325km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
F29/27, Westland
       (I-GB-A-F-LN-N-AR1)
       This monoplane fighter was fitted with a 37mm COW gun in front of
       the cockpit, angled 55 degrees up. It was an enlarged development
       of the {F20/27}. One built. Handling was poor. 
       Type: F29/27
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1930  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 485hp Bristol Mercury IIIA 
       Wing Span: 12.45m  Length: 9.09m  Height: 3.22m  Wing Area: 20.62m2
       Empty Weight: 1186kg  Max.Weight: 1762kg
       Speed: 296km/h  Ceiling: 8900m  Range: 
       Armament: 1*g37mm 
Fairey III
       (I-GB-A|AS-R-B-N-IL1)
       Naval reconaissance floatplane. The first Fairey III appeared in
       1919; the line continued for many, many years.
       Type: IIIF
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1926  Crew: 2-3  Engines: 1 * 425kW Napier Lion XIA
       Wing Span: 13.94m  Length: 10.82m  Height: 4.26m  Wing Area: 41.20m2
       Empty Weight: 1779kg  Max.Weight: 2858kg
       Speed: 209km/h  Ceiling: 6095m  Range: 3-4 h
       Armament:
Falcon, Dassault
       (M-GB-A-CU-LS-N-JF2)
       Target-towing for the RAF and the RN is down by Flight
       Refuelling, a civil contracter that operates a number of
       Dassault Falcon 20's with U.S. civil registrations.
Fantome, Fairey
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Single-seat fighter, a beautiful biplane. The Fantome was designed
       by the Belgian Marcel Lobelle, and three of the four prototypes
       built were completed in Belgium, were they were now as Feroce.
       Two of the prototypes were sold to the USSR. 
       Type: Fantome
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1935  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 925hp Hispano-Suiza 12Ycrs
       Wing Span: 10.52m  Length: 8.40m  Height: 3.45m  Wing Area: 25.36m2
       Empty Weight: 1134kg  Max.Weight: 1869kg
       Speed: 435km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2hrs
       Armament: 1*g20mm 2*mg7.62mm
Fawn, Fairey
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-IL1)
       Single-engined light day bomber. The unspectacular performance
       and general uselessness of the Fawn were not only due to official
       specifications; they were in agreement with them. 
       Type: Fawn Mk.II
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1924  Crew: 2-3  Engines: 1 * 470hp Napier Lion
       Speed: 183km/h  Ceiling: 4220kg  Range: 1045km
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm b210kg
FB.5, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       Popularly known as 'Gun Bus', a pusher biplane that equipped
       the first British fighter units in 1915. This was not an
       improvisation; it was developed from the {EFB.1} series of
       dedicated fighters. A forward-firing, flexible Lewis gun was
       aimed by the observer in the front cockpit. The FB.5 was a
       poor performer that was retired in 1916. It was also built
       in France and Denmark. Well over 250 were built.
       Type: FB.5
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1914  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 100hp Gnome Monosoupape
       Wing Span: 11.1m  Length: 8.3m  Height: 3.4m  Wing Area: 35.5m2
       Empty Weight: 553kg  Max.Weight: 930kg
       Speed: 113km/h  Ceiling: 2740m  Range: 380km
       Armament: 1-2*mg7.7mm
FB.6, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       See {EFB.6}.
FB.7, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-ARB2)
       The FB.7 was a large twin-engined fighter biplane. The gunner
       in the front cockpit, well ahead of the wings, aimed a 1lb
       quick-firing cannon. A change to a lower-powered engine and
       doubts about the usefulness of the FB.7 resulted in the
       cancelling of an RFC contract for 12. Two built.
       Type: FB.7A
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1915  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 80hp Renault
       Wing Span: 18.17m  Length: 10.97m  Height:   Wing Area: 59.46m2
       Empty Weight: 969kg  Max.Weight: 1450kg
       Speed: 121km/h  Ceiling: 2745m  Range: 2.5hrs
       Armament: 1*g1lb
FB.8, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-ARB2)
       The FB.8 was a twin-engined two-seat fighter biplane, smaller than
       the {FB.7} and armed with only a 7.7mm machinegun. Performance
       remained insufficient. One built.
       Type: FB.8
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1915  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 100hp Gnome
       Wing Span: 11.68m  Length: 8.58m  Height: 3.00m  Wing Area: 43.48m2
       Empty Weight: 835kg  Max.Weight: 1225kg
       Speed: 158km/h  Ceiling: 4270m  Range: 3.0hrs
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
FB.9, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       Improved version of the {FB.5}. Wings and nacelle were refined,
       and the aircraft was known to the RFC as the 'Streamline Vickers'.
       Performance improvements were minimal. Most FB.9s were dual-control
       trainers, the combat career of the FB.9 was limited to a few
       months in 1916. About 120 built.
       Type: F.B.9
       Function: fighter/trainer
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 75kW Gnome Monosoupape
       Wing Span: 10.3m  Length: 8.7m  Height: 3.5m  Wing Area: 31.26m2
       Empty Weight: 447kg  Max.Weight: 858kg
       Speed: 132km/h  Ceiling: 3353m  Range: 5hrs
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
FB.10, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ILP1)
       Version of the {FB.9} powered by an Isotta-Fraschini engine. Not
       built.
FB.11, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Three-seat heavy fighter biplane. The RFC ordered the construction
       of several multi-gunners fighters during WWI, and then decided
       that it was a bad idea. The FB.11 was a conventional biplane, with
       the exception of the nacelle for a gunner on top of the upper wing
       center section. One built.
       Type: FB.11
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 250hp Rolls-Royce Mk.III
       Wing Span: 15.54m  Length: 13.10m  Height: 4.15m  Wing Area: 78.50m2
       Empty Weight: 1515kg  Max.Weight: 2238kg
       Speed: 154km/h  Ceiling: 3555m  Range: 7.5hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
FB.12, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       WWI biplane fighter with pusher engine. Few built, because
       pusher fighters were outdated. 
       Type: F.B.12C
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 110hp Gnome Monosoupape
       Wing Span: 9.02m  Length: 6.65m  Height: 2.62m  Wing Area: 22.02m2
       Empty Weight: 420kg  Max.Weight: 656kg
       Speed: 140km/h  Ceiling: 4420m  Range: 3.25hrs
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
FB.14, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-FR-B-N-IL1)
       Single-engined, two-seat tractor biplane. It was difficult to
       find a suitable engine for the FB.14, and even with a 250hp
       Rolls-Royce engine the performance was inferior to that of the
       Bristol {F.2}B. Around 100 were built.
       Type: F.B.14D
       Function: reconaissance / fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 186kW Rolls-Royce Mk.IV
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 180km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 
FB.16, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Single-engined fighter, a tractor biplane. The original Hart
       engine was abandoned, and the FB.16A had an Hispano-Suiza
       engine. Meanwhile, the {S.E.5}a had already entered service,
       and the F.B.16 was no longer needed. A later development, the
       F.B.16E with a 275hp Lorraine-Dietrich engine, had exceptional
       performance, but no production was ordered.
       Type: F.B.16D
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 200hp Hispano-Suiza
       Wing Span: 7.62m  Length: 5.94m  Height: 2.67m  Wing Area: 19.23m2
       Empty Weight: 850kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 217km/h  Ceiling:	5640m  Range: 2.25hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
FB.19, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Tractor biplane fighter. Considered unfit for combat, and used as
       trainer. Some were sent to Russia, and a few flew in the Bolshevik
       forces during the revolution and civil war. About 75 built. 
       Type: F.B.19 Mk.I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 80kW Le Rhone 9J
       Wing Span: 7.31m  Length: 5.54m  Height: 2.51m  Wing Area: 19.97m2
       Empty Weight: 405kg  Max.Weight: 670kg
       Speed: 157km/h  Ceiling: 51780m  Range: 3.25hrs
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
FB.24, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-FR-B-N-IL1)
       Two-seat reconaissance-fighter biplane. Despite several engine
       changes and structural modifications, the FB.24 never entered
       production. 
       Type: FB.24D
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 200hp Hispano-Suiza 
       Wing Span: 10.82m  Length: 7.92m  Height:   Wing Area: 31.59m2
       Empty Weight: 739kg  Max.Weight: 1184kg
       Speed: 190km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 3.0hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
FB.25, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ILP1)
       Two-seat night fighter, a pusher biplane first flown in 1917,
       when this configuration was already regarded as obsolete.
       Official reports damned the F.B.25 for its difficult handling,
       declaring it unsuitable for nightfighting. One built.
       Type: FB.25
       Function: nightfighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 2  Engines: 150hp Hispano-Suiza 
       Wing Span: 12.65m  Length: 8.56m  Height: 3.30m  Wing Area: 46.45m2
       Empty Weight: 729kg  Max.Weight: 1113kg
       Speed: 138km/h  Ceiling: 3355m  Range: 4.5hrs
       Armament: 1*g
FB.26 Vampire, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ILP1)
       WWI biplane fighter with pusher engine. Four built. The concept was
       outdated, and the FB.26 was rejected as a fighter; a development as
       close-air support aircraft was too late for service in WWI.
       Type: FB26
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew:   Engines: 1 * 200hp Hispano-Suiza
       Wing Span: 9.63m  Length: 7.14m  Height: 2.87m  Wing Area: 24.90m2
       Empty Weight: 667kg  Max. Weight: 921kg
       Speed: 195km/h  Ceiling: 6860m  Range: 3.0hrs
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm
F.E.2, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-FB-B-P-ILP1)
       Pusher fighter, with the gunner seated in front of the pilot,
       far forward in the nacelle. The F.E.2 was one of the first
       aircraft to fly with a machine gun, on July 24, 1912. From
       1917 onwards it was used as bomber. Around 1000 built. F.E.
       means 'Farman Experimental', 'Farman' being used as generic
       name for pusher biplanes. 
       Type: F.E.2b
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1915  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 120kW Beardmore
       Wing Span: 14.56m  Length: 9.83m  Height: 3.84m  Wing Area: 45.89m2
       Empty Weight: 935kg  Max.Weight: 1378kg
       Speed: 150km/h  Ceiling: 3300m  Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
F.E.3, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (E-GB-A-F-B-P-ILP1)
       Pusher biplane, fitted with an 1lb COW gun. The tail was not,
       as usual in pusher biplanes, carried on a large frame fitted
       around the propeller; instead, the tail boom passed through
       the hollow propeller shaft! Flight tests showed that this
       construction was not sturdy enough. 
       Type: F.E.3
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1913  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 100hp Chenu
       Wing Span: 12.19m  Length: 8.91m  Height: 3.43m  Wing Area: 40.55m2
       Empty Weight: 635kg  Max.Weight: 943kg
       Speed: 121km/h  Ceiling: 1525m  Range:
       Armament: 1*mg
F.E.6, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-F-B-P-ILP1)
       This was a development of the {F.E.3}, with a similar tail
       construction. One built.
       Type: F.E.6
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1914  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 120hp Austro-Daimler
       Wing Span: 15.03m  Length: 8.99m  Height: 4.57m  Wing Area: 50.35m2
       Empty Weight: 907kg  Max.Weight: 1193kg
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: (1*g)
F.E.8, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-F-B-P-ARP1)
       Biplane fighter with pusher engine. It was already obsolete when
       it entered service. Last pusher fighter in service. 295 built.
       Type: F.E.8
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 100hp Gnome Monosoupape
       Wing Span: 9.60m  Length: 7.21m  Height: 2.79m  Wing Area: 20.25m2
       Empty Weight: 406kg  Max.Weight: 611kg
       Speed: 151km/h  Ceiling: 4420m  Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
F.E.9, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-F-B-P-ILP1)
       Pusher biplane, intended to replace the {F.E.2}b. The pusher
       fighter concept was outdated, and both handling and performance
       were disappointing. Three built.
       Type: F.E.9
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917 Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 200hp Hispano-Suiza
       Wing Span: 12.22m  Length: 8.61m  Height: 2.97m  Wing Area: 33.91m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 1125kg
       Speed: 169km/h  Ceiling: 4725m  Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
F.E.10, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-F-?-?-?)
       Fighter design.
F.E.12, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-F-B-P-ILP1)
       Renamed {N.E.1}.
Ferret, Fairey
       (I-GB-AS-R-B-N-AR1)       
       Reconnaissance biplane, a development of the {Fairey III} 
       powered by the Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar radial. It competed
       unsuccessfully with the {Wapiti}. 1925, three built. 
Firebrand, Blackurn B-37
       (P-GB-AC-AF-LN-N-AR1|IL1)
       The Firebrand was designed as a carrier fighter powered by a
       Napier Sabre engine, but because of engine unreliability and
       poor handling it was unacceptable. It was then redesigned to
       become a fast strike aircraft carrying a large torpedo, and
       powered by a Bristol Centaurus radial. The bulky Firebrand
       was a failure. Still it had a service life from 1946 to 1953.
       141 were built.
       Type: Firebrand TF.5
       Function: attack/fighter
       Year: 1946  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1840kW Bristol Centaurus IX
       Wing Span: 15.63m  Length: 11.81m  Height: 4.04m Wing Area: 35.58m2
       Empty Weight: 5368kg  Max.Weight: 7938kg
       Speed: 560km/h  Ceiling: 8690m  Range: 1200km
       Armament: 4*g20mm, t840kg or 2*b454kg
Firecrest, Blackburn B-48
       (P-GB-AC-AF-LN-N-AR1)
       A redesigned {Firebrand}, smaller and with a somewhat better
       performance. The cockpit was raised and an inverted gull,
       laminar-flow wing was used, improving the view from the
       cockpit. It was a mediocre aircraft, and only two were built.
       Type: Firecrest
       Function: fighter-bomber
       Year: 1947  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 2047kW Bristol Centaurus 59
       Speed: 611km/h  Ceiling: 31600ft  Range: 900mls
       Armament:
Firefly, Fairey
       (I-GB&B-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Single-seat biplane fighter. The Firefly I was a mixed-
       construction biplane powered by a 430hp Curtiss D.12 engine.
       The Air Ministry objected against this choice of engine, and
       the type was redesigned for a 480hp Rolls-Royce Kestrel IIS.
       This aircraft was then rebuilt with an all-metal structure,
       being known then as the Firefly IIM. It was considered a
       slightly better fighter fighter than the {Fury}, but service
       pilots preferred the Fury, and the Firefly was not ordered
       for the RAF. But 25 were ordered by Belgium, the Belgian
       subsidiary of Fairey building 62 more. It equipped an important
       part of the Belgian Air Force until May 1940. The Firefly IIIM
       was a naval derivative of the IIM with larger wings, but was
       not ordered. The Firefly IV was an IIM fitted with a 785hp
       Hispano-Suiza 12Xbrs engine, two prototypes being built. 
       Type: Firefly I 
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1925  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 430hp Curtiss D.12
       Wing Span: 9.60m  Length: 7.57m  Height: 2.76m  Wing Area: 22.0m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 1236kg
       Speed: 298km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
       Type: Firefly IIM
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1930  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 480hp Rolls-Royce Kestrel IIS
       Wing Span: 9.60m  Length: 7.52m  Height: 2.85m  Wing Area: 22.0m2
       Empty Weight: 1083kg  Max.Weight: 1490kg
       Speed: 359km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Firefly, Fairey
       (SP-GB-AC-FA-LN-N-IL1)
       Two-seat reconaissance fighter. It was a low-wing monoplane
       with a wide-track undercarriage, smaller than the {Fulmar} that
       preceded it, and provided with a more powerful engine. The design
       was deliberately conventional, to bring it into service quickly.
       Early Fireflies had a deep 'beard' radiator, later models had
       wing leading root intakes. The concept of the two-seat fighter
       may have been mistaken, but the Firefly was a versatile aircraft,
       taking part not only in WWII but also in the Korean war. The last
       of the 1702 built was delivered in 1956. The Firefly ended its
       career as a target drone. 
       Type: Firefly FR Mk. I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1943  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 1280kW R.R. Griffon IIB
       Speed: 513km/h  Ceiling: 8500m  Range: 2100km
       Armament: 4*g20mm, 907kg
       Type: Firefly AS Mk.5
       Function: ASW aircraft
       Year: 1947  Crew:   Engines: 1 * 1678kW R.R. Griffon 74
       Wing Span: 12.55m  Length: 8.51m  Height: 4.37m  Wing Area: 30.66m2
       Empty Weight: 4388kg  Max.Weight: 7301kg
       Speed: 621km/h  Ceiling: 8655m  Range: 2092km
       Armament: 4*g20mm 907kg
Firefly, Slingsby T67
       (M-GB-A-T-LN-N-AI1)
       Primary trainer. The USAF recently ordered 113 Firefly's to
       replace the {T-41} Mescalero, and the RAF 20 to replace the
       {Bulldog}. Slingsby used to build gliders, and the Firefly has
       typical high-aspect ratio wings.
       Type: Firefly T67M260
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1991  Crew: 2
       Engines: 1 * 260hp Textron Lycoming AEIO-540-D4A5
       Wing Span: 10.61m  Length: 7.31m  Height: 2.36m  Wing Area: 12.63m2
       Empty Weight: 777kg  Max.Weight: 1134kg
       Speed: 281km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 651km
F.K.1, Armstrong Whitworth
       (F-GB-A-F-?-?-AR1)
       Small, underpowered single-seat fighter. One built.
       Type: F.K.1 Sissit
       Function: fighter
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 37kW Gnome
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
F.K.2, Armstrong Whitworth
       (F-GB-A-R-B-N-IL1)
       Precursor of the {F.K.3}, an improved {B.E.2}c redesigned for
       easier production. One built.
       Type: F.K.2
       Function: reconaissance
       Year:   Crew:   Engines: 1 * 51kW Renault
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
F.K.3, Armstrong Whitworth
       (F-GB-A-R-B-N-IL1)
       Reconaissance biplane, a development of the {F.K.2} with a more
       powerful, but also much heavier engine. Most used as trainers.
       Around 500 built.
       Type: F.K.3
       Function:
       Year: 1915  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 70kW R.A.F. Ia
       Speed: 143km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1-2*mg7.7mm
F.K.5, Armstrong Whitworth
       (F-GB-A-F-T-N-IL1)
       Heavy fighter. One built, but never flown, being destroyed during
       take-off run. 
       Type: F.K.5
       Function: fighter
       Year:   Crew: 3	Engines: 1 *
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
F.K.6, Armstrong Whitworth
       (F-GB-A-F-T-N-IL1)
       The F.K.6 was an improved {F.K.5}. It still was an ugly and
       unpractical aircraft, a triplane with two nacelles attached to
       the center wing, in which gunners were to be seated. The FK.6 was
       intended as airship interceptor and escort fighter. One built.
       Type: F.K.6
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 135kW R.R. 
       Wing Span: 18.89m  Length: 11.29m  Height: 5.18m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 160km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
F.K.7, Armstrong Whitworth
       (F-GB-A-RB-B-N-?)
       Precursor of the {F.K.8}. One built.
F.K.8, Armstrong Whitworth
       (F-GB-A-RB-B-N-IL1)
       Reconaissance biplane, also used as bomber. The 'Big Ack' was
       used with some succes until the end of WWI. Around 1500 built.
       Type: F.K.8
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1917  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 160hp Beardmore
       Speed: 158km/h  Ceiling: 3692m  Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm, 72kg
F.K.9, Armstrong Whitworth
       (F-GB-A-F-T-N-AR1)
       Quadruplane fighter, with low performance and numerous design
       faults. One built.
       Type: F.K.9
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 75kW Clerget
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight: 556kg  Max.Weight: 924kg
       Speed: 151km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 3hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
F.K.10, Armstrong Whitworth
       (F-GB-A-F-T-N-AR1)
       The F.K.10 was intended as an improvement of the {F.K.9}. It was
       really a totally new design, but retained the quadruplane concept. 
       Fifthy were ordered, but only between 12 and 8 were completed. 
       Type: F.K.10
       Function: reconaissance / fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 95kW Clerget 9B
       Wing Span: 8.48m  Length: 6.78m  Height: 3.50m  Wing Area: 36.27m2
       Empty Weight: 560kg  Max.Weight: 916kg
       Speed: 153km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2.5hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Fleet Shadower, Airspeed A.S. 39
       (I-GB-A-R-HN-N-AIW4)
       Built to a requirement for an aircraft capable of shadowing enemy
       fleets at night, that demanded a slow-flying, silent aircraft with
       a long range. A high-wing aircraft with fixed landing gear, an
       obervation post in the nose, and four small engines distributed
       along the wing to generate lift. No production.
       Type: Fleet Shadower
       Function: observation
       Year:   Crew: 3	Engines: 4 * 130hp Pobjoy Niagara V
       Speed: 202km/h  Ceiling: 4480m  Range:
       Armament:
Fleet Shadower, General Aircraft G.A.L. 38
       (I-GB-A-R-HN-N-AIW4)
       Very similar to the Airspeed aircraft with an identical name. A
       visible difference is that the main wheels are fitted to
       sponsons instead of struts. No production.
       Type: Fleet Shadower
       Function: observation
       Year: 1940  Crew: 2  Engines: 4 * 130hp Pobjoy Niagara V
       Speed: 185km/h  Ceiling: 1830m  Range: 1595km
       Armament:
Fleetwing, Fairey
       (I-GB-AS|AC-F-B-N-IL1)
       Two-seat fighter-reconaissance biplane, based on the {Fox},
       in a similar way as the competing Hawker {Osprey} was based
       on the {Hart}. The Osprey won the competition for orders.
       One built.
       Type: Fleetwing
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1929  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 480hp R.R. Kestrel 
       Wing Span: 11.28m  Length: 8.94m  Height: 3.48m  Wing Area: 33.73m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 2149kg
       Speed: 272km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Flycatcher, Fairey
       (I-GB-AS|AC-F-B-N-AR1)
       The standard shipboard fighter of the RN during the '20s and the
       early '30s. The Flycatcher was a compact, rugged biplane which could
       be fitted with floats or an amphibious undercarriage. The Flycatcher
       was also the last fighter to take off from platforms fitted on gun
       turrets. 205 built.
       Type: Flycatcher
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1923  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 315kW Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar IV
       Wing Span: 8.84m  Length: 7.01m  Height: 3.66m  Wing Area: 26.76m2
       Empty Weight: 924km/h  Max.Weight: 1375kg
       Speed: 215km/h  Ceiling: 6125m  Range: 500km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Flycatcher II, Fairey
       (I-GB-AS|AC-F-B-N-AR1)
       The Flycatcher II was an all-new design with no relationship to
       the {Flycatcher}. It was intended to replace the older type, and
       was also a biplane, but better streamlined. One built.
       Type: Flycatcher II
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1926  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 480hp Bristol Mercury IIA
       Wing Span: 10.67m  Length: 7.55m  Height: 3.28m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 1481kg
       Speed: 246km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Folland 43/37
       (S-GB-A-X-LN-N-IL1|AR1)
       Aircraft specially developed for the in-flight testing of big
       engines, mainly the Napier Sabre and Bristol Centaurus. The
       Bristol Hercules was used for ferrying flights.
       Type: 43/37
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1940  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 2000hp Napier Sabre I
       Speed: 428km/h   Ceiling:  Range:
       Armament:
Fortress, Boeing
       (S-USA-A-B-LN-N-ARW4)
       British name for the U.S. {B-17} Flying Fortress bomber.
       The RAF bought some early B-17B's, and gained valuable
       experience by using them for daylight high-altitude attacks.
       The RAF experience considerably influenced the further
       development of the B-17.
Fox, Fairey
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-IL1)
       The Fox biplane bomber was faster than the contemporary RAF
       fighters. It was originally designed around the Curtiss D-12
       liquid-cooled engine, intended to be built in the UK as the
       Fairey Felix. It was later fitted with the R.R. Kestrel. The
       Fox forced the Air Ministry to rethink its policy, but it was
       not pleased. The RAF therefore bought only 28. The Fox was
       bought by, and eventually built in, Belgium. The Belgian
       subsidiary 'Avions Fairey' also continued its development.
       Type: Fox IA
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1925  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 360kW R.R. Kestrel
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 260km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 208kg
Fox Moth, de Havilland D.H.83
       (I-GB-A-U-B-N-AI1)
       The Fox Moth was a biplane transport built up from D.H.82
       {Tiger Moth} components, with a large cabin behind the engine,
       and the pilot's cockpit moved aft. 154 built.
       Type: D.H.83 Fox Moth
       Function: transport
       Year: 1932  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 97kW D.H. Gipsy Major
       Wing Span: 9.41m  Length: 7.85m  Height: 2.86m  Wing Area: 24.25m2
       Empty Weight: 499kg  Max.Weight: 939kg
       Speed: 182km/h  Ceiling: 3870m  Range: 580km
       Load: 5 seats
Fremantle, Fairey
       (I-GB-AS-X-?-?-?)
       A long-range reconaissance aircraft with a wing span of 21.08m.
       The Fremantle was a single-engined seaplane intended for a
       flight round the world. This was never done, maybe because
       an U.S. team had already done this with the Douglas Worlde
       Cruiser. 1924.
Fulmar, Fairey
       (S-GB-AC-F-LN-N-IL1)
       Two-seat reconaissance fighter, a development of the P4/34 light
       bomber. The Fulmar was inferior to modern single-seat fighters,
       but it was a reliable, sturdy aircraft with long range. At least
       it provided the RN with a monoplane fighter. 600 built.
       Type: Fulmar Mk. I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1940  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 *  1080hp R.R. Merlin VIII
       Wing Span: 14.14m  Length: 12.24m  Height: 4.27m  Wing Area: 31.77m2
       Empty Weight: 3955kg  Max.Weight: 4853kg
       Speed: 412km/h  Ceiling: 6830m  Range: 1340km
       Armament: 9*mg7.7mm, 2*b113kg
Fury, Felixstowe
       (F-GB-AF-A-P-T-N-ILWT4&ILWP1)
       Large flying boat, a triplane powered by five 335hp Rolls-Royce
       Eagle VII engines. 1918.
Fury, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       The classic fighter design by Sidney Camm. The Fury was a
       conventional, but beautifully streamlined biplane fighter, that
       reintroduced liquid cooled engines for fighters; its layout and
       construction were based on that of the {Hart} bomber. Superb
       handling and high speed made the Fury one of the most popular
       combat aircraft of the RAF. Some export models of the Fury had
       radial engines. 
       Type: Fury Mk.II
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1936  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 477kW	R.R. Kestrel VI
       Wing Span: 9.14m  Length: 8.15m  Height: 3.10m  Wing Area: 23.41m2
       Empty Weight: 1240kg  Max.Weight: 1637kg
       Speed: 360km/h  Ceiling: 9000m  Range: 435km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Fury, Hawker
       (P-GB-A-F-LN-N-AR1)
       Monoplane fighter, using the wing of the {Tempest}, but smaller and
       lighter. The wing panels were joined on the centreline rather than
       bolted to a centre section, reducing span. Production aircraft had
       a Bristol Centaurus engine, but the Napier Sabre and R.R. Griffon
       were also tested. The RAF was already commited to the jet engine,
       and showed no interest, but Iraq bought 57. The RN used the naval
       version, the {Sea Fury}, for some time.
       Type: Fury Mk. I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1944  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 2300hp Bristol Centaurus XII
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 750km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 4*g20mm
--G--------------------------------------------------------------------------
G4/31, Fairey
       (I-GB-A-BR-?-?-AR1)
       Bomber and reconaissance aircraft, 1934. Bristol Pegasus or
       Armstrong Siddeley Tiger engine. One built.
G.100 Elephant, Martinsyde
       (F-GB-A-FAB-B-N-IL1)
       This biplane fighter was nicknamed 'Elephant' because of its size.
       It was a failure as fighter, but a good ground attack aircraft.
       There was also an improved {G.102} version. Total production of the
       G.100 and G.102 was about 300.
       Type: G.100
       Function: attack
       Year: 1916  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 120hp Beardmore
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 152km/h  Ceiling: 4270m  Range:
       Armament: 1-2*mg7.7mm, 102kg
G.102, Martinsyde
       (F-GB-A-FAB-B-N-IL1)
       Development of {G.100} with a 160hp Beardmore engine.
       Type: G.102
       Function: attack
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 119kW Beardmore
       Wing Span: 11.58m  Length: 8.23m  Height: 2.95m  Wing Area: 38.09m2
       Empty Weight: 813kg  Max.Weight: 1115kg
       Speed: 167km/h  Ceiling: 4875m  Range: 4.5hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 118kg
GAL 56, General Aircraft
       (P-GB-AG-X-LN-F-N)
       Tailless glider built to investigate the characteristics of such
       aircraft. Three built, all with different wing platforms. The
       two-seat GAL 56 was fitted with large fin and rudder endplates on
       the wingtips; the crew was seated in a short nacelle. The flying
       qualities of the GAL 56 were horrible. 
GAL 61, General Aircraft
       (P-GB-AG-X-LN-F-N)
       Tailless glider. The GAL 61 was a flying wing design without fins
       or rudders.
Gambet, Gloster
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Wooden biplane fighter, first developed by Gloster as a private 
       venture but later tailored to Japanese requirements. The Japanese 
       built 150 as the Nakajima {A1N}. 
       Type: A1N1
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1929  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 520hp Nakajima (Bristol) Jupiter IV
       Wing Span: 9.69m  Length: 6.47m  Height: 3.24m  Wing Area: 26.38m2
       Empty Weight: 912kg  Max.Weight: 1395kg
       Speed: 245km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 3.75hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Gamecock, Gloster
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       A development of the {Grebe}, the Gamecock equipped the RAF during
       the late 20's. The Gamecock was a small fighter, with a very short
       fuselage. Its service life were relatively brief. The Gamecock
       was also license-built in Finland, which used it as a fighter
       until 1939 and as a trainer afterwards. 
       Type: Gamecock I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1925  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 317kW Bristol Jupiter VI
       Wing Span: 9.08m  Length: 5.99m  Height: 2.95m  Wing Area: 24.53m2
       Empty Weight: 875kg  Max.Weight: 1299kg
       Speed: 250km/h  Ceiling: 6700m  Range: 610km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 4*b9kg
Gannet, Fairey
       (P-GB-AC-AEP-MN-N-T1)
       Shipboard ASW aircraft, later also built in the AEW Mk.3
       early-warning radar version. The Gannet was a compact mid-wing
       monoplane, but could not possibly be called beautiful. The engine
       was divided in two parts, each driving one of the contra-rotating
       propellers; one half could be stopped to reduce fuel consumption.
       346 were built. The AEW version, even uglier because of its big
       underfuselage radome, served until 1978.
       Type: Gannet A.S.4
       Function: ASW
       Year: 1956  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 3035hp Armstrong Siddeley
                                                    Double Mamba 101
       Wing Span: 163.56m  Length: 13.11m  Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 10209kg
       Speed: 481km/h  Ceiling: 7620m  Range: 1510km
       Armament: 907kg
Gannet, Grumman
       (S-USA-AC-F-LN-N-AR1)
       Name given initially to the Grumman {F6F} {Hellcat}. Later the RN
       adopted the American name.
Ganymede, Grahame-White
       (F-GB-A-B-B-N-ILPW2&IL1)
       Long-range day bomber. A twin-tail design with one pusher and
       two tractor engines, 270hp Sunbeam Maori engines. It had a top
       speed of 169km/h.
Gauntlet, Gloster
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       The Gauntlet is often considered the best British biplane fighter. 
       The later {Gladiator} was more powerful, but less agile. The Gauntlet
       was a conventional two-bay biplane of all-metal construction, that
       distinguished itself from its predecessors mainly by a cowled engine
       and an more rounded tail. 228 were built for the RAF, and 17 more 
       in Denmark. In 1940 Finland received 29 Gauntlets as military
       aid in the Winter War with the USSR. They were used as trainers.
       Type: Gauntlet I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1934  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 470kW Bristol Mercury VIS-2
       Wing Span: 9.99m  Length: 8.05m  Height: 3.12m  Wing Area: 29.26m2
       Empty Weight: 1256kg  Max.Weight: 1801kg
       Speed: 370km/h  Ceiling: 10200m	Range: 740km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 4*b90kg
Gazelle, Aerospatiale-Westland
       (M-F&GB-H-UTA-R3-N-T1)
       A small French utility helicopter, notable for introducing the
       enclosed 'fenestron' tail rotor. It is used for observation,
       liaison and training, and was also built in an anti-tank version.
       Over 1250 have been built, also by Westland in Britain and by
       Soko in Yugoslavia. British experience has shown that the Gazelle
       is too vulnerable to small arms fire, and armour and armament were
       improvised for the Falkland war. 
       Type: SA 342M
       Function: utility
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 604kW Turbomeca Astazou XIVM
       Rotor Span: 10.50m  Length: 11.97m  Height: 3.19m  Disc Area: 86.59m2
       Empty Weight: 991kg  Max.Weight: 1900kg
       Speed: 260km/h  Ceiling: 4100m  Range: 710km
       Load: 4 seats
General Aircraft 27/40
       (S-GB-AG-C-HN-N-N)
       This was a 1/2 scale piloted version of the {Hamilcar}.
Gipsy Moth, de Havilland
       (I-GB-A-T-B-N-AI1)
       Name given to those examples of the D.H.60 {Moth} powered by
       the de Havilland Gipsy engine. Others had a Blackburn Cirrus
       engine.
Gladiator, Gloster
       (S-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Last British biplane fighter, a development of the {Gauntlet} with 
       an enclosed cockpit and cantilever landing gear. The Gladiator was 
       used during WWII in theatres were the RAF could not afford better 
       equipment. The famous story about the three Gladiators called Faith, 
       Hope and Love that defended Malta is incorrect: there were seven 
       aircraft involved, Sea Gladiators from Navy stocks. Gladiators were 
       also sold to Belgium, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Norway,
       China, Ireland, Greece, Portugal, Egypt, Iraq, and South Africa. 
       747 were built.
       Type: Gladiator II
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1936  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 830hp Bristol Mercury IX
       Wing Span: 9.83m  Length: 8.36m  Height: 3.53m  Wing Area: 30.01m2
       Empty Weight: 1562kg  Max.Weight: 2206kg
       Speed: 414km/h  Ceiling: 10210m  Range: 710km
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm
Gnat, Folland
       (P-GB-A-TF-HS-N-J1)
       Light swept-wing jet fighter, developed by W.E.W. Petter as a
       reaction in the ever-increasing weight and size of high-performance
       fighters --- such as Petter's BAC {Lightning}. The Gnat had a good
       performance, but with a limited weapons load. The RAF used it as a
       trainer. The Gnat also used to be the aircraft of the 'Red Arrows'
       acrobatic team, until it was replaced in both roles by the Hawk.
       Combat versions were successful in India, that used it in its war
       with Pakistan, and built an improved version, the {Ajeet}. Finland
       also bought 13, that were in service until 1972. 66 built in the UK
       and 195 in India. 
       Type: Gnat T.1
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1962 Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 18.8kN Bristol Orpheus 101
       Wing Span: 7.32m  Length: 9.68m  Height: 2.93m  Wing Area: 16.26m2
       Empty Weight: 2331kg  Max.Weight: 3915kg
       Speed: 1024km/h  Ceiling: 14600m  Range: 1850km
       Armament: 455kg
Gnatsnapper, Gloster
       (I-GB-AC-F-B-N-AR1|IL1)
       Small single-seat fighter biplane, of all-metal construction,
       and designed as a shipboard fighter. The Gnatsnapper was not
       successful, partly because of engine problems, partly because
       of poor handling. It ended as an engine testbed for Rolls-Royce.
       Two built.
       Type: Gnatsnapper
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1928  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * Bristol Jupiter VII
       Wing Span: 10.21m  Length: 7.48m  Height: 3.32m  Wing Area: 33.44m2
       Empty Weight: 1347kg  Max.Weight: 1644kg
       Speed: 265km/h  Ceiling: 7470m  Range: 5hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Goldfinch, Gloster
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       The Goldfinch biplane fighter was basically an all-metal
       development of the {Gamecock}. It was slightly longer, and
       a bit better streamlined. No production orders followed,
       because the Bristol {Bulldog} was preferred. One built.
       Type: Goldfinch
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1926  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 335kW Bristol Jupiter VIIF
       Wing Span: 9.14m  Length: 6.78m  Height: 3.20m  Wing Area: 25.48m2
       Empty Weight: 933kg  Max.Weight: 1468kg
       Speed: 277km/h  Ceiling: 8225m  Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Goral, Gloster
       (I-GB-A-UA-B-N-?)
       Two-seat multi-purpose biplane, using many parts of the {D.H.9}A,
       including the wings. It competed unsuccessfully with the {Wapiti}
       in 1926.
Gorcock, Gloster
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Single-seat biplane fighter of mixed construction. The Gorcock was 
       powered by the liquid-cooled, in-line Napier Lion engine, instead
       of the radial engines that were more common for temporary British
       fighters. The third prototype was of all-metal construction. Three
       built. 
       Type: Gorcock
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1927  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * Napier Lion IV
       Wing Span: 8.69m  Length: 7.94m  Height: 3.10m  Wing Area: 23.22m2
       Empty Weight: 1099kg  Max.Weight: 1514kg
       Speed: 280km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 1.8hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Gordon, Fairey
       (I-GB-AS|A-R-B-N-AR1)
       A development of the {Fairey III}F, intended to replace it. The
       Gordon was very similar in appearance and construction, but
       had better performance because of its radial engine. Nevertheless
       it certainly wasn't spectacular. 207 built, of which 178 as
       constructed as Gordons and the rest converted from IIIFs on
       the production line.
       Type: Gordon
       Function: reconnaissance / bomber
       Year: 1930  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 385kW Armstrong Siddelay Panther IIa
       Wing Span: 13.94m  Length: 11.20m  Height: 4.32m  Wing Area: 40.69m2
       Empty Weight: 1588kg  Max.Weight: 2679kg
       Speed: 233km/h  Ceiling: 6700m  Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 227kg
Goring, Gloster
       (?-GB-A-A-?-?-?)
       Two-seat torpedo bomber. No production. 
Goshawk, Gloster TC.33
       (I-GB-A-C-B-N-ILD2)
       See {TC.33}.
Grebe, Gloster
       (S-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Post-WWI biplane fighter, a very small and nimble aircraft based on
       the {Grouse} trainer. 133 were built, that were in service until
       1928.
       Type: Grebe II
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1923  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 400hp Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar IV
       Wing Span: 8.94m  Length: 6.17m  Height: 2.82m  Wing Area: 23.60m2
       Empty Weight: 769kg  Max.Weight: 1151kg
       Speed: 240km/h  Ceiling: 7010m  Range: 610km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 4*b9kg
Greyhound, Austin
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       A two-seat fighter biplane, intended to replace the Bristol {F.2}
       Fighter. It was powered by the troublesome A.B.C. Dragonfly radial,
       and too late for WWI. Three built.
       Type: Greyhound
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1919  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 320hp A.B.C. Dragonfly
       Wing Span: 11.89m  Length: 8.14m  Height: 3.15m  Wing Area: 36.16m2
       Empty Weight: 834kg  Max.Weight: 1375kg
       Speed: 207km/h  Ceiling:	 Range: 3hrs
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm
Griffin, Bell
       This is the name in RAF service of the Bell 412EP helicopter,
       used by the Defence Helicopter Flying School. 
Grouse, Gloster
       (S-GB-A-T-B-N-AR1)
       Trainer. Effectively the prototype of the {Grebe}, with a
       Bentley BR2 engine. 1923.
Guan, Gloster
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       The Guan was a single-seat biplane fighter with a turbo-supercharged 
       Napier Lion engine. It was very similar to the {Gorcock}. Three were 
       built, but problems with the turbocharger caused the design to be 
       abandoned. 
       Type: Guan
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1927  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 525hp Napier Lion VI
       Wing Span: 9.70m  Length: 6.70m  Height: 3.10m  Wing Area: 27.68m2
       Empty Weight: 1348kg  Max.Weight: 1725kg
       Speed: 282km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Gun Bus, Vickers F.B.5
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       See {F.B.5}
Gun Bus, Sopwith
       (F-GB-A-FB-B-T-IL1|AR1)
       Pusher-prop fighter, developed from the {S.P.Gn} floatplane.
       A bomber version was built too. Around 40 were built, some
       with 100hp Gnome radials, but most with Sunbeam in-line
       engines. 
       Type: Gun Bus
       Function: fighter / bomber
       Year: 1914 Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 150hp Sunbeam
       Speed: 129km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Gurnard, Short S.10
       (I-GB-AC|AS-RF-B-N-IL1|AR1)
       Shipboard reconaissance fighter, suitable for catapult operation from
       cruisers. Two were built, one with a Bristol Jupiter radial, and one
       with a Rolls-Royce Kestrel in-line engine. The Gurnard had heavy
       controls and reacted slowly, so it was not very suitable as a
       fighter. The competing Hawker {Osprey} was selected for production. 
       Type: Gurnard II
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1929  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 525hp R.R. Kestrel II.S
       Wing Span: 11.27m  Length: 9.60m  Height:   Wing Area: 39.85m2
       Empty Weight: 1662kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 258km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
--H--------------------------------------------------------------------------
H, Mann Egerton
       (F-GB-AC-F-B-N-IL1)
       Single-seat shipboard biplane fighter. The Type H fighter was a
       two-bay biplane with manual wing folding. Despite the inclusion
       of floation chambers in the fuselage, the type failed a flotation
       test and was therefore considered unacceptable. The second prototype
       had a different flotation arrangment, but was not considered for
       production either. Two built.
       Type: H
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 200hp Hispano-Suiza 8Bd
       Wing Span: 9.37m  Length: 6.68m  Height: 2.73m  Wing Area: 28.80m2
       Empty Weight: 798kg  Max.Weight: 1055kg
       Speed: 182km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 3.25hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
H.126, Hunting
       (P-GB-A-X-HN-N-J1)
       Research aircraft, designed to test the high-lift qualities of blown
       flaps. 60% of the exhaust of the jet engine was ducted to the
       trailing edge of the wing; a small fraction was also ducted to jet 
       control nozzles. The H.126 had fixed landing gear and the complex,
       high-set wing was supported by struts. One built.
       Type: H.126
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1963  Crew:   Engines: 1 * 2200kg Bristol Siddeley Orpheus 805
       Wing Span: 13.83m Length: 13.54m  Height: 4.72m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:   Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 
Hadrian, Waco
       (S-USA-AG-C-HN-N-N)
       The US-built Wacoi C{G-4} glider in British service.
Halifax, Handley Page H.P.57
       (S-GB-A-B-MN-N-ARW4|ILW4)
       Heavy bomber, less known than the {Lancaster} but almost as
       important. It was built both with R.R. Merlin liquid-cooled
       and Bristol Hercules radial engines. The Halifax was a mid-wing
       aircraft with twin fins and rudders and a fuselage of rectangular
       cross-section. 6176 were built, and Halifaxes flew 75532 missions
       during WWII. They were also used as glider tug and transport. 
       Type: Halifax B Mk. III
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1944  Crew: 7  Engines: 4 * 1615hp Bristol Hercules XVI
       Wing Span: 31.75m  Length: 21.82m  Height: 6.32m  Wing Area: 118.45m2
       Empty Weight: 17345kg  Max.Weight: 29484kg
       Speed: 454km/h  Ceiling: 7315m  Range: 1658km
       Armament: 9*mg7.7mm 5890kg
Hamble Baby, Fairey
       (F-GB-AS|A-F-B-N-AR1)
       The Hamble Baby was a development of the Sopwith {Baby}. It was
       virtually completely redesigned. It was a small biplane, initially
       delivered on floats, but later production included a version with
       wheeled landing gear. 180 built.
       Type: Hamble Baby
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 110hp Clerget
       Wing Span: 8.46m  Length: 7.11m  Height: 2.89m  Wing Area: 22.85m2
       Empty Weight: 629kg  Max.Weight: 883kg
       Speed: 145km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2.0hrs
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm 2*b30kg
Hamilcar, General Aircraft
       (S-GB-AG-C-HN-N-N|AR2)
       Large glider, capable of carrying a 7-ton tank, two "Bren gun
       carriers", or other large equipment. It was used with some
       succes in Operation Overlord, but available only in small
       numbers. The Mk. X had two 965hp Bristol Mercury 31 engines
       to assist the take-off or fly the aircraft out after unloading.
       412 built.
       Type: Hamilcar
       Function: glider
       Year: 1942  Crew: 2  Engines: ---
       Speed: 240km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Load: 7950kg
Hampden, Handley Page H.P52
       (S-GB-A-B-MN-P-ARW2)
       Medium bomber, used during the first part of WWII. It was a
       remarkable design with a short fuselage and a big tail boom,
       carrying twin tail fins. The Hampden was nicknamed 'Flying
       Suitcase'. It had good flying characteristics, but cramped crew
       accomodation and totally inadequate defensive armament. Heavy
       losses were suffered on day bomber missions. The Hampden was
       abandoned by bomber Command in 1942. Some were then converted
       to torpedo bombers. 1432 built.
       Type: Hampden Mk. I
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1939  Crew: 4  Engines: 2 * 740kW Bristol Pegasus XVIII
       Wing Span: 21.08m  Length: 16.33m  Height: 4.55m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight: 5343kg  Max.Weight: 8508kg
       Speed: 410km/h  Ceiling: 7300m  Range: 3000km
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm 1814kg
Handcross, Handley-Page
       (I-GB-A-AB-B-N-IL1)
       Torpedo bomber, a design that competed with the {Horsley}.
       1925.
Handley Page O/100
       (F-GB-A-B-B-N-ILB2)
       The O/100 biplane was the first British heavy bomber. It was
       designed for the RNAS, that at first intended to attack the
       German fleet at Kiel with it. In the end, they were used mainly
       against German towns and U-boat bases. The name of Handley Page
       became synonymous with large aircraft. 46 were built.
       Type: O/100
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1916  Crew:   Engines: 2 * 18kW R.R Eagle II
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 140km/h  Ceiling: 2600m  Range: 1120km
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm 800kg
Handley Page O/400
       (F-GB-A-B-B-N-BIL2)
       This heavy night bomber was a development of the {O/100} with
       more powerful engines and some refinements. 663 built, including
       100 which were made in the USA, but assembled in the UK, and 7
       assembled in the USA for the USAAS. 
       Type: O/400
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1916  Crew: 4  Engines: 2 * 260kW R.R. Eagle VIII
       Wing Span: 30.48m  Length: 19.16m  Height: 6.71m  Wing Area: 153.10m2
       Empty Weight: 3719kg  Max.Weight: 6350kg
       Speed: 160km/h  Ceiling: 2600m  Range: 8hr
       Armament: 3-5*mg7.7mm 748kg
Handley Page V/1500
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-BDIL4)
       Heavy long-range bomber, intended to bomb Berlin. Only three
       were completed when WWI ended. Only 32 were built, because the
       {Vimy} could do the same job for much lower cost.
       Type: V/1500
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1918  Crew: 4  Engines: 4 * 280kW R.R. Eagle IV
       Wing Span: 38.40m  Length: 19.51m  Height: 7.01m  Wing Area: 278.70m2
       Empty Weight: 7983kg  Max.Weight: 13608kg
       Speed: 150km/h  Ceiling: 3350m  Range: 2092km
       Armament: 3390kg 6*mg7.7mm
Hardy, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-ABU-B-N-IL1)
       Tropicalized general-purpose variant of the {Hart}, intended for 
       politional operations in Iraq. 47 built, by Gloster.
       Type: Hardy
       Function: attack / general purpose
       Year: 1934  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 436kW R.R. Kestrel IB
       Wing Span: 11.35m  Length: 8.94m  Height: 3.17m  Wing Area: 32.33m2
       Empty Weight: 1148kg  Max. Weight: 2066kg
       Speed: 296km/h  Ceiling: 6510m  Range: 756km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 236kg
Harrier, Hawker/BAe
       (M-GB-AV-A-SH-N-J1)
       For a long time this was the only operational western VTOL
       aircraft. It is a small ground-attack aircraft. VTOL operation
       is achieved by the four swivelling nozzles of the R.R. Pegasus
       engine. The basic concepts dates back to 1960, but production
       still continues. The type was adopted by the USMC as the AV-8.
       Later versions have enlarged wings, wing root extensions, and
       longer noses for additional electronics.
       Type: Harrier GR.3
       Function: attack
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 8752kg R.R. Pegasus Mk.103
       Wing Span: 7.70m  Length: 13.87m  Height: 345m  Wing Area: 18.68m2
       Empty Weight: 5579kg  Max.Weight: 11340kg
       Speed: 1186km/h	Ceiling: 15240m  Range: 5560km
       Armament: 2268kg
Harrow, Handley Page H.P.54
       (S-GB-A-BC-HN-N-ARW2)
       High-wing monoplane bomber with fixed landing gear, very similar
       in appearance to the Bombay. It was intended as a stop-gap monoplane
       bomber and trainer, with the purpose to convert them to transports 
       when more modern aircraft became available.
       Type: Harrow Mk.II
       Function: bomber / transport
       Year: 1935  Crew: 4-5  Engines: 2 * 680kW Bristol Pegasus XX
       Wing Span: 26.95m  Length: 25.04m  Height: 5.92m  Wing Area: 101.26m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 322km/h  Ceiling: 7000m  Range: 2950km
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm 1361kg (or Load: 20 seats)
Hart, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-IL1|AR1)
       Single-engined biplane bomber. When it appeared, the Hart was faster
       than contemporary fighters. The design showed wat could be achieved
       by aerodynamic refinement and was very influential, but owed much to
       the earlier Fairey {Fox} light bomber, that was more or less ignored
       by the RAF. Like the Fox, the Hart had a close-cowled liquid-cooled
       engine, and much better streamlining than earlier bombers. The
       biplane wings were slightly swept. Over 950 built.
       Type: Hart
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1929  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 390kW R.R. Kestrel IB
       Wing Span: 11.35m  Length: 8.94m  Height: 3.17m  Wing Area: 32.33m2
       Empty Weight: 1148kg  Max. Weight: 2066kg
       Speed: 295km/h  Ceiling: 6500m  Range: 760km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 225kg
Hartbees, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-IL1)
       Development of the {Hart} for the South African Air Force. Except
       for a few pattern aircraft, the Hartbees was also built in South
       Africa.
       Type: Hartbees
       Function: bomber
       Year:   Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 453kW R.R. Kestrel VFP
       Wing Span: 11.35m  Length: 9.02m  Height: 3.17m  Wing Area: 32.33m2
       Empty Weight: 1429kg  Max. Weight: 2171kg
       Speed: 283km/h  Ceiling: 6705m  Range: 3h 10min
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 
Harvard, North American
       (S-USA-A-T-LN-N-AR1)
       The U.S. {AT-6} Texan trainer. The Harvard was not only used
       as a trainer: In the 1950s Harvards were used in combat operations
       against the Mau-Mau uprising in Kenya. 
Hastings, Handley Page
       (P-GB-A-CT-LN-N-ARW4)
       Military version of the civil Hermes transport. It was a four-
       engined low-wing aircraft. 43 were built. The type was also
       used as trainer.
       Type: Hastings
       Function: transport
       Year: 1947  Crew: 6  Engines: 4 * 1230kW Bristol Hercules 106
       Wing Span: 34.44m  Length: 25.20m  Height: 6.86m  Wing Area: 130.80m2
       Empty Weight: 21966kg  Max.Weight: 36287kg
       Speed: 560km/h  Ceiling: 8100m  Range: 6800km
       Load: 9200kg, 43seats
Havoc, Douglas
       (S-USA-A-F-HN-N-ARW2)
       RAF name for a nightfighter and night intruder development of
       the U.S. {A-20} bomber. This aircraft had originally been ordered
       by the French as the DB-7, but after the fall of France contracts
       were transferred to Britain. They were fitted with AI Mk.IV or
       Mk.V radar and a solid nose with forward-firing guns. Some Havocs
       were fitted with large searchlights in the nose instead of armament,
       to illuminate targets for {Hurricane} fighters. The USAAF did nearly
       the same; it created the {P-70} nightfighter version of the A-20.
       Type: Havoc I
       Function: nightfigher
       Year: 1940  Crew:   Engines: 2 * 1200hp P&W R-1830
       Wing Span: 18.69m  Length: 14.32m  Height: 483m  Wing Area: 43.18m2
       Empty Weight: 5171kg  Max.Weight: 8636kg
       Speed: 475km/h  Ceiling: 7865m  Range: 1603km
       Armament: 9*mg7.7mm
Hawfinch, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane fighter. The Hawfinch was one of nine competitors for a
       1928 fighter contract, and was classified second. The {Bulldog}
       was preferred because of larger fuel tanks and more accessible
       guns. One built. 
       Type: Hawfinch
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1926  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 450hp Bristol Jupiter VII
       Wing Span: 10.21m  Length: 7.21m  Height: 2.84m  Wing Area: 27.31m2
       Empty Weight: 873kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 275km/h  Ceiling:	 Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Hawk, BAe
       (M-GB-A-AT-LS-N-J1)
       Jet trainer. A low-wing, single-engined trainer of fairly common
       appearance. BAe managed to sell the Hawk to the USN as the {T-45}
       Goshawk, but considerable modifications were required to make this
       aircraft carrier-capable. The standard Hawk has been exported to
       several countries, including Finland, Saudi-Arabia, Switzerland
       and Indonesia. There is also a single seat attack 'fighter' called
       Hawk 200.
       Type: Hawk T.1
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1976  Crew: 2
       Engines: 1 * 23.75kN R.R.-Turbomeca RT.172-06-11 Adour 151
       Wing Span: 9.39m  Length: 11.17m  Height: 3.99m	Wing Area: 16.69m2
       Empty Weight: 3647kg  Max.Weight: 7750kg
       Speed: 1000km/h	Ceiling: 15240m  Range: 3090km
       Armament: 2567kg
Hector, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-AB-B-N-IL1)
       Army-cooperation aircraft, with the {Hind} fuselage and new unswept 
       biplane wings. The Napier Dagger engine was not suitable for
       operations in tropical conditions, and the Hector never fully
       replaced the Audax. 178 built.
       Type: Hector
       Function: reconaissance / bomber
       Year: 1937  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 600kW Napier Dagger IIIMS
       Wing Span: 11.26m  Length: 9.09m  Height: 3.17m  Wing Area: 32.14m2
       Empty Weight: 1537kg  Max. Weight: 2227kg
       Speed: 301km/h  Ceiling: 7315m  Range: 2h 25min
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 2*b51kg
Hedgehog, Hawker
       (?-GB-A?-R-B-N-AR1)
       Fleet reconaissance biplane.
       Type: Hedgehog
       Function: reconaissance
       Year:   Crew: 3	Engines:  1 * 420hp Bristol Jupiter VI
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:	Wing Area:
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight:
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Hellcat, Grumman
       (S-USA-AC-F-LN-N-AR1)
       The U.S. {F6F} Hellcat shipboard fighter in RN service. It was used
       mostly in the Pacific, from escort carriers.
       Type: F6F-3 Hellcat Mk. I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1943  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 2000hp P&W R-2800-10
       Speed: 605km/h  Ceiling: 10820m	Range: 1320km
       Armament: 6*mg12.7mm
Helldiver, Curtiss
       (S-USA-AC-AB-LN-N-AR1)
       The RN equipped one squadron with the {SB2C} Helldiver dive
       bomber. When they found out the aircraft's unpleasant
       characteristics, the Helldivers were quickly shipped back
       to the US.
       Type: SB2C-1C
       Function: dive bomber
       Year: 1944  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 1700hp Wright R-2600-8
       Speed: 452km/h  Ceiling: 7375m  Range: 1790km
       Armament: 2*g20mm 2*mg7.62mm 1*b453kg
Hendon, Fairey
       (I-GB-A-B-LN-N-WIL2)
       Ugly monoplane night bomber with fixed undercarriage and open
       cockpits. The Hendon Mk.II had enclosed cockpits. It was first
       submitted to the same requirement as the {Heyford}, but development
       was slow. The RAF later bought 14, 76 more were cancelled because
       or handling problems and because they were already obsolete. 
       Type: Hendon II
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1936  Crew: 5  Engines: 2 * 440kW R.R. Kestrel VI
       Speed: 250km/h  Ceiling: 6580m  Range:
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm 755kg
Hendy Heck, Parnall
       (?-GB-A-U-?-?-AI1)
       Seven built.
       Type: Hendy Heck
       Function: liaison
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 150kW D.H. Gipsy Six 2
       Speed: 298km/h  Ceiling: 5100m  Range: 1000km
       Load: 2 seats.
Hengist, Slingsby
       (S-GB-AG-C-HN-N-N)
       Attack glider, able to carry 18 troops. The Hengist had a
       rather odd fuselage, with curved upper and lower surfaces
       but flat sides. Early prototypes showed structural weakness.
       1942. 18 were built.
Henley, Hawker
       (S-GB-A-BU-LN-N-IL1)
       Clean two-seat monoplane bomber, that used the tail and wing panels
       of the {Hurricane}. The Henley was used mainly for target towing.
       Around 200 built.
       Type: Henley
       Function: target tug
       Year: 1937  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 768kW R.R. Merlin II
       Wing Span: 14.59m  Length: 11.10m  Height: 4.46m  Wing Area: 31.77m2
       Empty Weight: 2726kg  Max. Weight: 3846kg
       Speed:	Ceiling: 8230m  Range: 1529km
Hercules, Lockheed
       (M-USA-A-C|K-HN-N-TW4)
       The {C-130} Hercules, used by the RAF in transport and tanker roles.
Hereford, Handley Page H.P.53
       (S-GB-A-B-MN-P-AIW2)
       Re-engined variant of the {Hampden}. The 746kW Napier Dagger VIII 
       engine was unreliable and noisy. The Hereford never became 
       operational. Many were converted to Hampdens. 152 built.
Heron, de Havilland DH.114
       (P-GB-A-C-LN-N-AIW4)
       The Heron four-engined transport was a development of the
       twin-engined {Dove}. The Heron Mk.1 had fixed landing gear, for
       easier maintenance. The RAF had four VIP transports. 
       Type: Heron 2D
       Function: transport
       Year: 1952  Crew: 2  Engines: 4 * 186kW D.H. Gipsy Queen 30-2
       Wing Span: 21.79m  Length: 14.78m  Height: 4.75m  Wing Area: 46.36m2
       Empty Weight: 3697kg  Max.Weight: 6123kg
       Speed: 294km/h  Ceiling: 5640m  Range: 1473km
       Load: 15-17 seats.
Heron, Grob 115D-2
       (M-GB-A-T-?-?-?)
       Five operated by Shorts for the RN, as part of the Naval Flying
       Grading Flight.
Heron, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane fighter, the first Hawker fighter with a (largely) metal
       structure. The prototype was highly praised, but the military
       judged against the novel structure of the Heron. One built.
       Type: Heron
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1925  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 
       Wing Span: 9.70m  Length: 6.78m  Height: 2.97m  Wing Area: 27.03m2
       Empty Weight: 962kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 251km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Heyford, Handley Page
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-WIL2)
       Long-range night bomber, the most important British bomber of the
       mid '30s. The Heyford was a biplane of unusual configuration: The
       fuselage was attached to the upper wing, the lower wing to the
       landing gear. Bombs were carried in the centre section of the lower
       wing. The Heyford with its massive strut-bracing was not exactly an
       advanced design, but it was effective. For an aircraft of this
       size, it was also remarkably agile. 124 built.
       Type: Heyford Mk.IA
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1930  Crew: 4  Engines: 2 * 420kW R.R. Kestrel IIIS
       Wing Span: 22.86m  Length: 17.6m  Height: 5.33m  Wing Area: 136.56m2
       Empty Weight: 4173kg  Max.Weight: 7666kg
       Speed: 220km/h  Ceiling: 6400m  Range: 
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm 1400kg
Hinaidi, Handley-Page H.P.33 and H.P.36
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-BAR2)
       A {Hyderabad} with radial engines. The Bristol Jupiter radials were 
       lighter than the original engines, and to restore the balance the
       wings were slightly swept back.
       Type: Hinaidi Mk.II
       Function: bomber
       Year:   Crew:   Engines: 328kW Bristol Jupiter VIII
       Wing Span: 22.86m  Length: 18.03m  Height: 5.18m  Wing Area: 136.66m2
       Empty Weight: 3647kg  Max.Weight: 6577kg
       Speed: 196km/h  Ceiling: 4420m  Range: 1368km
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm 657kg
Hind, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-IL1)
       The Hind was a stopgap replacement for the {Hart}, differing from
       the latter only by its more powerful engine and some refinements. 
       Nevertheless it was used by the RAF insignificant numbers, because
       it was suitable to equip new units during a period of rapid
       expansion. Export models of the Hind often had radial engines. 
       Type: Hind
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1934  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 477kW R.R. Kestrel V
       Wing Span: 11.35m  Length: 9.02m  Height: 3.32m  Wing Area: 32.33m2
       Empty Weight: 1475kg  Max. Weight: 2403kg
       Speed: 301km/h  Ceiling: 8045m  Range: 692km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 2*b250lb
Hippo, Sopwith 3F.2
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Two-seat fighter, a backstaggered biplane with a deep fuselage.
       The Hippo was considered inferior the the Bristol {F.2}B. One
       built.
       Type: Hippo 3F.2
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 200hp Clerget 11EB
       Wing Span: 11.81m  Length: 7.47m  Height: 2.84m  Wing Area: 31.59m2
       Empty Weight: 672kg  Max.Weight: 1175kg
       Speed: 185km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm
Hispano-Suiza Triplane, Sopwith
       (F-GB-A-F-T-N-IL1)
       This fighter was not related to the famous {Triplane} of this
       manufacturer. It was larger and powered by much a more powerful
       engine, either a 150hp or a 200hp Hispano-Suiza. Two built.
       Type: Hispano-Suiza Triplane
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 200hp Hispano-Suiza
       Wing Span: 8.69m  Length: 7.06m  Height:   Wing Area: 31.59m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 193km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Hoopoe, Hawker
       (I-GB-AC-F-B-N-AR1)
       Naval biplane fighter. The Hoopoe was designed to be flown with 
       wheeled and float undercarriage. The Hoopoe was refined and
       reengined several times, but it was finally overtaken by the
       development of the Hawker {Nimrod}. Hawker also developed the
       {Fury} from it. One built.
       Type: Hoopoe II
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1929  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 500hp Armstrong Siddeley Panther III
       Wing Span: 10.21m  Length: 7.79m  Height: 3.45m  Wing Area: 27.96m2
       Empty Weight: 1140kg  Max.Weight: 1600kg
       Speed: 303km/h at 3960m  Ceiling: 9325m  Range: 
       Armament: 
Hornbill, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       The Hornbill was the smallest fighter that could be built around the
       powerful eight-cylinder Condor engine. It was a streamlined, fast
       aircraft; but handling, rate of climb and ceiling were disappointing.
       It did not enter production, but set a precedent by its use of a
       liquid-cooled engine.
       Type: Hornbill
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1926  Crew:   Engines: 1 * 826hp Rolls-Royce Condor III
       Wing Span: 9.45m  Length: 8.11m  Height: 2.95m  Wing Area: 29.49m2
       Empty Weight: 1349kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 301km/h  Ceiling: 6920m  Range: 
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Hornet, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Prototype of the {Fury}. 360kW R.R F XIS engine.
Hornet, de Havilland
       (P-GB-A-F-LN-N-ILW2)
       High-performance twin-engined fighter, based on {Mosquito}
       experience. The Hornet was a single-seater, and smaller than
       the Mosquito. The contruction incorporated metal underwing
       surfaces, and it had handed engines to elminate torque. 211
       were built for the RAF, and they remained in service until
       1955 because the Hornet had a better range than jet fighters.
       The RN adopted the {Sea Hornet}. 
       Type: Hornet F Mk. 3
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1944  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 2070hp R.R. Merlin 130/131
       Wing Span: 13.72m  Length: 11.18m  Height: 4.32m  Wing Area: 33.54m2
       Empty Weight: 5842kg  Max.Weight: 9480kg
       Speed: 759km/h  Ceiling: 10670m	Range: 4028km
       Armament: 4*g20mm, 907kg
Hornet Moth, de Havilland D.H.87
       (I-GB-A-UT-B-N-AI1)
       Cabin biplane, designed as trainer and touring aircraft. During
       WWII the RAF used a few as liaison aircraft. 165 built.
       Type: D.H.87B
       Function: liaison
       Year: 1935  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 95kW D.H. Gipsy Major I
       Wing Span: 9.73mm  Length: 7.61m  Height: 2.01m  Wing Area: 20.44m2
       Empty Weight: 563kg  Max.Weight: 885kg
       Speed: 200km/h  Ceiling: 4510m  Range: 998km
Horsa, Airspeed
       (S-GB-AG-C-HN-N-N)
       Assault glider used in many WWII airborne attacks, including the
       landing on Sicily and Normandy. The Horsa was a wooden high-wing
       aircraft, that was used on a large scale in the invasion of Sicily,
       Normandy and Germany. As well as troops, it could carry a jeep or
       a 6lb gun --- the Mk.II had a hinged nose section. The Horsa was
       sturdy and manoeuvrable. 3655 were built. 
       Type: Horsa Mk. I
       Function: glider
       Year: 1942  Crew: 1  Engines: none
       Wing Span: 26.8m  Length: 20.40m  Height: 5.90m	Wing Area: 102.5m2
       Empty Weight: 3800kg  Max.Weight: 7030kg
       Speed: 160km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Load: 20-25 seats
Horsley, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-AB-B-N-IL1)
       The Horsley was designed as a biplane day bomber for the RAF. In the
       terminology of the day it was a 'medium' bomber. During the production
       the construction changed from wood to metal. The RAF bought over 120.
       Some were also sold to Greece.
       Type: Horsley Mk.II
       Function: bomber / torpedo bomber
       Year: 1928  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 495kW R.R. Condor IIIA
       Wing Span: 12.71m  Length: 11.84m  Height: 4.17m  Wing Area: 64.38m2
       Empty Weight: 2159kg  Max. Weight: 3538kg
       Speed: 201km/h  Ceiling: 4265m  Range: 10hr
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 680kg
Hotspur, General Aircraft
       (S-GB-AG-CT-MN-N-N)
       The Hotspur was designed as a troop-carrying glider. The eight-
       seat Hotspur was inspired by the successful use of the {DFS 230}
       by the Germans in May 1940. The gliding performance of the
       Hotspur was not entirely satisfactory, and toghether with the
       development of larger gliders this prevented the type from
       entering combat service. With a shortened wingspan, the Hotspur
       became the standard glider trainer. 
Hotspur, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       This was a design for a two-seat fighter, armed with a four-gun
       turret. It was competing with the Boulton-Paul {Defiant}. The
       Hotspur was a redesigned {Henley} light bomber. It was faster
       than the Defiant, but Hawker was comitted to the production of
       the urgently needed {Hurricane}. One built. The gun turret was
       never fitted.
       Type: Hotspur I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1938  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 1030hp R.R. Merlin II
       Wing Span: 14.49m  Length: 11.01m  Height: 4.37m  Wing Area: 37.77m2
       Empty Weight: 2631kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 509km/h  Ceiling: 28000ft	Range:
       Armament: (4*mg7.7mm)
Hound, de Havilland D.H.65
       (I-GB-A-AUB-B-?-IL1|AR1)
       Multi-purpose biplane, 1926. The Hound competed for orders
       with the {Hart} (which was selected) and the {Antelope}. It
       was an unimpressive design, and replacing the Lion engine
       with a Jupiter radial did not help. 
Hoverfly, Vought-Sikorsky
       (P-USA-H-U-H3-N-AI1|AR1)
       The U.S. Sikorsky {R-4} and {R-6} in British service.
H.P.11, Handley Page
       (F-GB-A-B-B-N-ILB2)
       Designation applied to the Handley Page {O/100} in 1924.
H.P.12, Handley Page
       (F-GB-A-B-B-N-BIL2)
       Designation applied to the Handley Page {O/400} in 1924.
H.P.15, Handley Page
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-BDIL4)
       Designation applied to the Handley Page {V/1500} in 1924.
H.P.21, Handley Page
       (I-GB-AC-F-LN-N-AR1)
       Single-seat shipboard monoplane fighter, an advanced design
       developed for the the US Navy by the British Handley Page
       company, best known for its large bomber aircraft. The {HPS-1}
       (or H.P.21) was of wooden construction, with cantilever wings
       but fixed landing gear and an open cockpit. The HPS-1
       demonstrated directional unstability and a weak undercarriage,
       and the contract was cancelled. Two built.
       Type: HPS-1
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1923  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 230hp Bentley B.R.2
       Wing Span: 8.91m  Length: 6.55m  Height: 2.92m  Wing Area: 10.64m2
       Empty Weight: 599kg  Max.Weight: 921kg
       Speed: 233km/h  Ceiling: 6400m  Range: 3hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.62mm
H.P.47, Handley Page
       (?-GB-A-U-N-P-?)
       General purpose utility aircraft. It was a monoplane with a
       remarkably slender tail boom, probably intended to give the aft
       gunner a wide field of fire. 
H.P.88, Handley Page
       (P-GB-A-X-LS-N-J1)
       Test aircraft with the 'crescent' wing of the {Victor} bomber,
       built in 1951. Because the Victor design was modified rapidly
       while construction of the H.P.88 proceeded, this was a waste
       of time and money. It became tragic when the H.P.88 crashed,
       killing its pilot.
H.P.100, Handley Page
       (P-GB-A-B-D-N-J12)
       Design for a supersonic long-range bomber. The H.P.100 had a low-
       aspect ratio delta wing and canards. It was to cruise at Mach 2.5
       for 5000 miles, powered by 12 turbojet engines. The (later
       cancelled) {Avro 730} was preferred.
H.P.115, Handley Page
       (P-GB-A-X-HD-N-J1)
       Test aircraft. The 115 had a sharp-edged 74.7 degree swept delta
       wing; the engine was fitted on top of the wing, the short fuselage
       extended below it, and the landing gear was fixed. It was designed
       to test the behaviour of the delta wing at low speeds.
       Type: H.P.115
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1961  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 862kg Bristol Siddeley Viper 9
       Wing Span:   Length: 50ft 4in  Height:	Wing Area:
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight:
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
H.P.R.2, Handley Page
       (P-GB-A-T-LN-N-AR1)
       This basic trainer competed with the {Provost}. Only two were
       built. Originally they had Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah engines,
       but this was later replaced by the Alvis Leonides. Like the
       Provost, the H.P.R.2 had side-by-side seating and fixed tailwheel
       landing gear.
HS.125, Hawker Siddeley
       (P-GB-A-C-LS-N-FJ2)
       Twin-engined business jet, see {BAe 125}.
HS.748, Hawker Siddeley
       (M-GB-A-C-NL-N-WT2)
       See {Andover}.
Hudson, Lockheed
       (S-USA-A-BP-MN-N-ARW2)
       RAF designation for the U.S. {A-28} and {A-29}. The Hudson
       was a military derivative of the Lockheed 14 Super Electra.
       It was not suitable as a medium bomber, but was used on a large
       scale as ASW aircraft.
       Type: Hudson Mk.I
       Function: reconaissance / bomber
       Year:   Crew:   Engines: 2 * 820kW Wright GR-1820-G10
       Wing Span: 19.96m  Length: 13.51m  Height: 3.61m  Wing Area: 51.19m2
       Empty Weight: 5276kg  Max.Weight: 7938kg
       Speed: 396km/h  Ceiling: 7620m  Range: 3154km
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm 635kg
Hunter, Hawker
       (P-GB-A-FTA-MS-L-J1)
       The Hunter was a progressive development of the {P.1081} swept-wing
       subsonic fighter. It was one of the most beautiful fighters ever
       built, and probably also one of the most long-lived. The Hunter
       provided the RAF with a long-awaited transsonic fighter, but it was
       later also much used as trainer and ground attack aircraft. Some
       airforces used the Hunter into the 1980s and 1990s. 1985 built. 
       Type: Hunter FGA.9
       Function: fighter-bomber
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 45.1kN R.R. Avon Mk. 207
       Wing Span: 10.26m  Length: 13.98m  Height: 4.01m  Wing Area: 32.42m2
       Empty Weight: 6532kg  Max.Weight: 11158kg
       Speed: 1144km/h	Ceiling: 15240m  Range: 2970km
       Armament: 4*g30mm 907kg
Hurricane, Hawker
       (S-GB-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       The Hurricane combined a biplane structure with a monoplane layout.
       The fuselage was a braced steel tube construction, with wooden frames
       and fabric covering. The wing was covered in metal, except on the
       first production aircraft, and was relatively thick. The Hurricane
       was inferior to the best contemporary fighters, but sturdy, reliable
       and easy to produce in quantity. Most RAF fighters during the Battle
       of Britain were Hurricanes. Later models were used as ground attack
       aircraft, because they were obsolete as fighters. Some Mk.IIs even
       became anti-tank aircraft with two 40mm cannon. 14533 were built, a
       number of these in Canada with Packard Merlin engines. 
       Type: Hurricane Mk. I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1937  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1030hp R.R. Merlin III
       Wing Span: 12.20m  Length: 9.59m  Height: 3.96m  Wing Area: 23.93m2
       Empty Weight: 2118kg  Max. Weight: 2994kg
       Speed: 520km/h  Ceiling: 10900m	Range: 965km
       Armament: 8*mg7.7mm
       Type: Hurricane Mk. IIB
       Function: fighter
       Year:   Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1280hp R.R. Merlin XX
       Wing Span: 12.19m  Length: 9.82m  Height: 3.99m  Wing Area: 23.92m2
       Empty Weight: 2495kg  Max. Weight: 3311kg
       Speed: 550km/h  Ceiling: 11125m	Range: 772km
       Armament: 12*mg7.7mm 2*b227kg
Hyderabad, Handley-Page H.P.24
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-BIL2)
       Bomber development of the W.8b passenger transport. The Hyderabad
       was a rectangular biplane with a stepped nose. It was ugly and not
       very advanced, 44 were built, plus 33 radial-engined {Hinaidi}s.
       Type: Hyderabad I
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1926  Crew: 4  Engines: 2 * 450hp Napier Lion IIB
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 193km/h  Ceiling: 4270kg  Range: 805km
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm 500kg
--I--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inflexible, Beardmore
       (I-GB-A-B-HN-N-ILW2|IL1)
       Rather ugly bomber, with a rectangular fuselage and constant-chord
       surfaces. One built.
       Type: Inflexible
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1928  Crew:   Engines: 3 * 485kW R.R. Condor II
       Speed: 175km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Iris, Blackburn
       (I-GB-AF-PR-B-N-ILB3)
       Large biplane flying-boat, the first flying boat built by
       Blackburn. The prototype was of wooden construction, but it
       was later converted to incorporate a metal fuselage. Four
       production aircraft and three prototypes were built.
       Type: Iris III
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1926  Crew: 5  Engines: 3 * 503kW R.R. Condor IIIB
       Wing Span: 29.57m  Length:   Height: 7.77m  Wing Area: 207.07m2
       Empty Weight: 8640kg  Max.Weight: 13376kg
       Speed: 190km/h  Ceiling: 3230m  Range: 1290km
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm 907kg
--J--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jaguar, Sepecat
       (P-F&GB-A-A-HS-N-J2)
       French/British low-altitude ground attack aircraft. The French
       and British air forces each bought around 200; the Jaguar also
       did well on the export market. The Jaguar is a relative small
       aircraft with a tiny shoulder-wing, giving a smooth 'ride' at low
       altitude. It is not very sophisticated, but versatile and
       effective, and upgrade programs are now extending its
       capabilities. The British versions are the S attack aircraft
       (Jaguar GR) and the B two-seat trainer (Jaguar T). The Jaguar
       A is the French attack version, and the E the French two-seat
       trainer. The Jaguar M shipboard attack aircraft was cancelled.
       The Jaguar International is the export version; it is being
       license-built in India.
       Type: Jaguar GR.1
       Function: attack
       Year: 1973  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 35.7kN R.R.-Turbomeca Adour Mk.104
       Wing Span: 8.69m  Length: 16.83m  Height: 4.89m  Wing Area: 14.18m2
       Empty Weight: 7000kg  Max.Weight: 15700kg
       Speed: M1.6  Ceiling: 14020m  Range: 4210km
       Armament: 2*g30mm 4765kg
       Type: Jaguar International
       Function: attack
       Year: 1978  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 3647kg R.R.-Turbomeca Adour Mk.804
       Wing Span: 8.69m  Length: 16.83m  Height: 4.89m  Wing Area: 24.18m2
       Empty Weight: 7000kg  Max.Weight: 15700kg
       Speed: 1699km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 2*g30mm 4763kg
Javelin, Gloster
       (P-GB-A-F-MD-N-J2)
       The Javelin all-weather interceptor combined a thick delta wing
       with a T-tail. Initially, an armament of two recoilless 4.5in guns
       was proposed, but this was soon abandoned in favour of 30mm Aden
       cannon. The big nose housed a powerful radar set. Development was
       slow, but the Javelin became an effective all-weather interceptor.
       In later versions the Firestreak AAM was adopted as armament. The
       Javelin served until 1967. 436 were built.
       Type: Javelin FAW.7
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1956  Crew: 2  
       Engines: 2 * 48.9kN Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire Sa.7
       Wing Span: 15.8m  Length: 17.1m  Height: 4.8m  Wing Area: 86m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 16188kg
       Speed: 1141km/h  Ceiling: 16090m  Range: 1530km
       Armament: 4*g30mm 4*msl
JC.9, Heston
       (P-GB-AM-X-S-F-?)
       Unmanned technology demonstrator for a variable-geometry,
       tailless aircraft design by Barnes Wallis. Building not
       completed. 1951.
Jet Provost, Hunting/Percival/BAC
       (P-GB-A-T-LN-N-J1)
       Straight-wing jet trainer. The Provost was an ab-initio trainer,
       developed using the wings and tail of the {Provost}. Over 500
       were built. The type was also the basis for the {Strikemaster},
       a version with a ground attack capacity. 
       Type: Jet Provost T.5
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1969  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 1135kg R.R. Bristol Viper 202
       Wing Span: 10.77m  Length: 10.36m  Height: 3.10m  Wing Area: 19.85m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 4173kg
       Speed: 710km/h  Ceiling: 11200m	Range: 1450km
       Armament: 2*mg7.62mm
Jetstream, Handley-Page
       (M-GB-A-CT-LN-TW2)
       Small twin-turboprop transport. Used as trainer by the RAF (Mk.1)
       and RN (Mk.2 and Mk.3). The Mk.2 and Mk.3 are both radar
       trainers. 
       Type: Jetstream T Mk.3
       Function: trainer
       Year:   Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 700kW Garrett TPE331-10UF
       Wing Span: 15.85m  Length: 14.36m  Height: 5.32m  Wing Area: 25.08m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 6900kg
       Speed: 488km/h at 4575m  Ceiling:   Range: 1970km
       Armament:
Jockey, Vickers 151
       (I-GB-A-F-LN-N-AR1)
       Low-wing, cantilever monoplane fighter. The Jockey had fixed landing
       gear and an open cockpit, but in other respects was an advanced
       design. The Jockey as first designed had a insufficiently stiff aft
       fuselage; this was later modified. The single prototype crashed and
       no orders followed, but the development was continued and produced
       the Vickers {Venom}.
       Type: Jockey I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1930  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 530hp Bristol Jupiter VIIF
       Wing Span: 9.90m  Length: 7.01m  Height: 2.51m  Wing Area: 13.93m2
       Empty Weight: 1025kg  Max.Weight: 1434kg
       Speed: 351km/h  Ceiling: 9450m  Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
--K--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kadet, Kirby
       (?-GB-AG-?-?-?-?)
       Glider.
Kangaroo, Blackburn
       (F-GB-A-B-B-N-ILB2)
       Heavy bomber, a biplane which was characterised by its long nose
       and the much longer span of its upper wing. Only 16 were employed
       in WWI, mainly for sea patrol.
       Type: Kangaroo
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1918  Crew: 4  Engines: 2 * 190kW R.R. Falcon II
       Speed: 160km/h  Ceiling: 3200m  Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 830kg
Kestrel, Hawker
       (P-GB-AV-X-SH-N-J1)
       VTOL technology demonstrator aircraft for the {Harrier}, developed
       from the {P.1127}. The Kestrel had a new wing, a more powerful
       engine, revised intakes, and other changes. The 15 built were
       flown by a 'tripartite' squadron, based on an agreement between
       Britain, Germany and the USA.
       Type: Kestrel FGA.1
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1961  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 7000kg Bristol Pegasus 5
       Wing Span: 6.96m  Length: 12.95m  Height: 3.28m  Wing Area: 17.28m2
       Empty Weight: 4445kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 1100km/h	Ceiling: 18300m  Range: 560km
       Armament:
Kingfisher, Vought
       (S-USA-A|AS-R-LN-N-AR1)
       British name for the U.S. {OS2U} reconaissance floatplane.
Kite, Kirby
       (S-GB-AG-T-N-N-N)
       Single-seat glider, a development of the Grunau Baby. Used as
       trainer by the RAF. The RAF also performed test to see if this
       all-wood (with exception of the control rods and cables)
       aircraft would show up on radar. It did.
Kittyhawk, Curtiss
       (S-USA-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       British name for the Curtiss model 87 fighter, equivalent to the
       USAAF {P-40} D, E (Mk.I), F (MkII), K, M (Mk.III), and N (Mk.IV).
       The earlier model P-40, or Curtiss Hawk 81, was known as the
       {Tomahawk}.
--L--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lancaster, Avro 683
       (S-GB-A-BR-MN-N-ARW4|ILW4)
       The most used British heavy bomber of WWII. Lancasters flew 156000
       missions. The Lancaster was a development of the unsatisfactory
       twin-engine {Manchester}. It had a rectangular fuselage, mid-set
       wing and twin tail fins and rudders. It was able to carry very
       heavy bombs and bulky 'special' weapons; with modifications to
       the bomb-bay even 10.000kg bombs were carried. 7378 built.
       Type: Lancaster Mk. I
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1942  Crew: 7  Engines: 4 * 1280hp R.R. Merlin XX
       Wing Span: 31.1m  Length: 21.1m	Height: 6.1m  Wing Area: 120m2
       Empty Weight: 16750kg  Max.Weight:
       Speed: 460km/h  Ceiling: 7470m  Range: 4800km
       Armament: 10*mg7.7mm b9980kg
Leopard Moth, de Havilland D.H.85
       (I-GB-A-U-HN-N-AI1)
       High-wing, cabin monoplane. 133 were built.
       Type: Leopard Moth
       Function: liaison
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 95kW D.H. Gipsy Major
       Speed: 220km/h  Ceiling: 6500m  Range: 1150km
       Load: 2 seats
Lerwick, Saro
       (S-GB-AF-PR-HN-N-ARW2)
       Monoplane flying boat. The Lerwick was an advanced design with
       a good performance, but handling characteristics could have
       been better. The availability of the better {Catalina} made
       the Lerwick superfluous. Just 21 were built, and their service
       life was short.
       Type: Lerwick Mk.I
       Function: utility
       Year: 1939  Crew: 6  Engines: 2 * 1120kW Bristol Hercules II
       Wing Span: 19.39m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 15060kg
       Speed: 348km/h at 1220m  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 7*mg7.7mm 907kg
Liberator, Consolidated
       (S-USA-A-B-HN-N-ARW4)
       The U.S. {B-24} heavy bomber. Used as a naval patrol aircraft
       because of its long range that made it possible to cover the entire
       Atlantic ocean, eliminating the 'gap' that was left by the
       shorter-ranged {Sunderland}.
Lightning, English Electric / BAC
       (P-GB-A-F-HS-N-J2)
       The layout of the Lightning was unusual: two engines above
       each other, a sharp-edged nose intake, and 60 degrees wing sweep.
       The Mach 2+ Lightning was the first supersonic British fighter. 
       It was a good dogfighter, with a speed, acceleration and climb
       that were difficult to match. Armament and fuel capacity were
       limited, however, and the Lightning found few export orders.
       Retired in 1988.
       Type: Lightning F.6
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1960  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 72.6kN R.R. Avon 302-C
       Wing Span: 10.62m  Length: 16.84m  Height: 5.97m  Wing Area: 42.59m2
       Empty Weight: 12719kg  Max.Weight: 18900kg
       Speed: 2271km/h	Ceiling: 18300m  Range: 2500km
       Armament: 3630kg
Lightning, Lockheed
       (S-USA-A-F-MN-T-IL2)
       The U.S. twin-engined {P-38} Lightning fighter. For some reason
       the first RAF Lightnings lacked the superchargers, so they were
       probably the worst Lightnings ever built; their USAAF designation
       was {P-322}.
Lincock, Blackburn F.2
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Single-seat lightweight biplane fighter, originally a small wooden
       aircraft powered by a 250hp engine. Later the all-metal Lincock II
       was developed for Canada. Of the final Lincock III two were supplied
       to Japan and two to China. Total production was eight. 
       Type: Lincock III
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1929  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 270hp Armstrong Siddeley Lynx Major
       Wing Span: 6.86m  Length: 5.94m  Height: 2.23m  Wing Area: 15.79m2
       Empty Weight: 601kg  Max.Weight: 944kg
       Speed: 264km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 611km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Lincoln, Avro
       (P-GB-A-B-MN-N-ILW4)
       Heavy bomber developed from the {Lancaster}, and initially known
       as the Lancaster B Mk.IV. The Lincoln, bigger and with a longer
       range, was developed for a British campaign in the far East, but
       was never used in this role because of the end of WWII. It compared
       unfavourably with more modern designs like the {B-29}, but was kept
       in service until 1963 and saw in combat over Kenya and Malaya. One
       was shot down on its way to Berlin in 1957. 604 built.
       Type: Lincoln B Mk. I
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1944  Crew: 7  Engines: 4 * 1750hp R.R. Merlin 85
       Speed: 513km/h  Ceiling: 9300m  Range: 5760km
       Armament: 6*mg12.7mm 6350kg
Lodestar, Lockheed
       (S-USA-A-C-LN-N-ARW2)
       RAF name for the Lockheed model 18 transport, equivalent to the
       {C-59} (Mk.I) or {C-60} (Mk.II).
London, Nieuport
       (I-GB-A-B-T-N-ARB2)
       Triplane bomber. The London had very angular contours, because it
       was designed for a maximum of part interchangeability. It was
       powered by two radial engines, installed between the two lower
       wings. Only two were built. The engines were a failure, and
       prevented further development. 
       Type: London
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1920  Crew:   Engines: 2 * ABC Dragonfly
       Wing Span: 60ft  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 160km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 4hrs
       Armament: 
London, Saunders-Roe A.27
       (I-GB-AF-PR-B-N-ARW2)
       Biplane flying boat, a coastal patrol aircraft derived
       from the A.7 {Severn}. 30 were built. They were retired
       in 1941.
       Type: London Mk.II
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1937  Crew: 6  Engines: 2 * 787kW Bristol Pegasus X
       Wing Span: 24.38m  Length: 17.31m  Height: 5.72m
       Wing Area: 132.38m2
       Empty Weight: 5035kg  Max.Weight: 8346kg
       Speed: 250km/h  Ceiling: 6100m  Range: 1770km
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm 907kg
Long-Range Monoplane, Fairey
       (I-GB-A-X-HN-N-IL1)
       This was a long-range monoplane designed to set distance
       records. One 57hrs flight was made in 1933, from Cranwell
       to Walvisbaai (South-Africa).
       Type: Long Range Monoplane
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1928  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 390kW Napier lion XIA/NS
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range: 8850km
       Armament:
L.R.T.Tr., Sopwith
       (F-GB-A-F-T-N-IL1)
       Three-seat triplane, a heavy fighter with a teardrop-shaped
       nacelle fitted on the upper wing, above the fuselage, for a
       gunner with a 7.7mm gun. It was intended as escort fighter
       and anti-airship fighter. The L.R.T.Tr. was by no means the
       most bizarre fighter proposed for this tasks, but it was still
       clumsy and conceptually outdated. One built.
       Type: L.R.T.Tr
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 250hp R.R. Eagle I
       Wing Span: 16.08m  Length: 10.74m  Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Lynx, Westland
       (M-GB-H-U-R4-N-T2)
       Twin-engined multi-purpose helicopter, employed by the Army and the
       Royal Navy, and also exported to a number of countries, including
       France, Germany, the Netherlands, Argentina, and others. The Lynx
       is a compact, agile helicopter. Its different versions feature a
       number of different radar, equipment and armament combinations.
       Type: Lynx AH Mk. I
       Function: attack
       Year: 1972  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 620kW R.R. Gem BS.360-07-26
       Speed: 300km/h  Ceiling: 3660m  Range: 610km
       Armament: 2000kg
       Type: Lynx HAS Mk.3
       Function: multi-role shipboard helicopter
       Year:   Crew:   Engines: 2 * 835kW Rolls-Royce Gem Mk.41
       Rotor Span: 12.80m  Length: 15.16m  Height: 3.48m  Disc Area: 128.7m2
       Empty Weight: 2740kg  Max.Weight: 4763kg
       Speed:   Ceiling: 3660m  Range: 590km
       Armament: 1360kg
Lysander, Westland
       (S-GB-A-U-HN-N-AR1)
       A slow-flying high-wing monoplane. The Lysander was designed to
       cooperate with the ground forces. This proved to be a bad concept,
       for the Lysander was too lightly armed to be much help and too
       slow too survive. But it was good liaison aircraft, and became
       famous as the aircraft that was used to secretly fly people to
       and from occupied Europe. 1652 built.
       Type: Lysander Mk.III
       Function: liaison
       Year: 1938  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 650kW Bristol Mercury XX
       Wing Span: 15.24m  Length: 9.30m  Height: 4.42m  Wing Area: 14.15m2
       Empty Weight: 1980kg  Max.Weight: 2866kg
       Speed: 341km/h at 1525m  Ceiling: 6555m  Range: 966km
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm 227kg
--M--------------------------------------------------------------------------
M.1, Bristol
       (F-GB-A-F-MN-N-AR1)
       Fast monoplane fighter. 129 were built, but never used in combat
       because of the prejudice against monoplanes and its relatively
       high landing speed. They were used as trainers, while 33 were sent
       to the Middle East.
       Type: M.1C
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 *  110hp Le Rhone 9J
       Wing Span: 9.37m  Length: 6.24m	Height: 2.37m  Wing Area: 13.47m2
       Empty Weight: 406kg  Max.Weight:  611kg
       Speed: 209km/h  Ceiling: 6100m  Range: 1.75hrs
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
M.1, Mann & Grimmer
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane fighter. The radial engine was fitted in the conventional
       place, the nose. But it drove, by chains, two pusher propellers
       at the wing trailing edges. The pilot sat in front of the wing, the
       observer aft of the wing. The prototype was destroyed before it
       could be evaluated by the RFC. One built.
       Type: M.1
       Function: fighter 
       Year: 1915  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 100hp Anzani
       Wing Span: 10.59m  Length: 8.05m  Height:   Wing Area: 29.91m2
       Empty Weight: 950kg  Max.Weight: 1270kg
       Speed: 137km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 4.5hrs
       Armament: 
M.2, Mann & Grimmer
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Development of the {M.1}. Not built.
M.18, Miles
       (?-GB-A-T-N-N-AI1)
       Two-seat monoplane trainer with open cockpits, fixed landing gear.
       The M.18 was not produced in series.
       Type: M-18
       Function: trainer
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines: 1 * 150hp D.H. Cirrus Major
       Speed: 208km/h  Ceiling: 3810m  Range:
M.20, Miles
       (S-GB-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       Emergency fighter, designed for quick production should the RAF
       have a shortage of fighters. The M-20 was an all-wood monoplane
       with fixed landing gear, using many parts of the {Master} trainer.
       It was designed and built in only 65 days and had good performance,
       but the R.A.F. did not need the M.20. Later the M.20 was considered
       as an expendable shipboard fighter. Two built.
       Type: M.20/4
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1940  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1460hp R.R. Merlin XX
       Wing Span: 10.54m  Length: 9.17m  Height: 3.81m  Wing Area: 21.74m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 536km/h  Ceiling: 10000m	Range: 1930km
       Armament: 8*mg7.7mm
M.24 Master Fighter, Miles
       (S-GB-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       This was an emergency fighter modification of the M.9 {Master}
       trainer, designed during the battle of Britain. The second seat
       was removed, and six guns installed in the wings. 23 were built,
       but were never used. 
       Type: M-24
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1940  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 500kW R.R. Kestrel 30
       Wing Span: 11.89m  Length: 9.27m  Height: 3.05m  Wing Area: 30.19m2
       Empty Weight: 2142kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 369km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 6*mg7.7mm
M.28, Miles
       (S-GB-A-TU-N-N-AI1)
       Low-wing trainer and liaison monoplane. Twin fins and rudders.
       Type: M-28 Mk. III
       Function: trainer
       Year:   Crew: 3	Engines: 1 * D.H. Cirrus Major III
       Speed: 251km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 656km
       Armament:
M.30, Miles
       (S-GB-A-X-?-?-?2)
       Experimental aircraft, designed to test a configuration with a
       wing/fuselage blending.
       Type: M.30
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1942  Crew:   Engines: 2 * 
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:   Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament:
M.33 Monitor, Miles
       (S-GB-A-U-HN-N-ARW2)
       See {Monitor}.
M.35, Miles
       (S-GB-A-X-*-*-AI1)
       Single-seat tandem monoplane with a pusher propeller at the tail.
       Aerodynamic prototype for a shipboard fighter design, which never
       was built. 
       Type: M.35
       Function: experimental
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 130hp Gipsy Major
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
M.38 Messenger, Miles
       (S-GB-A-U-LN-N-AI1)
       See {Messenger}.
M.39B, Miles
       (S-GB-A-X-*-*-AI2)
       Twin-engined tandem-wing (or canard) monoplane. It was the
       aerodynamic prototype for the M.39 fast bomber design, which
       was never built. 
       Type: M.39B
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1943  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 104kW D.H. Gipsy Major 1C
       Wing Span: 11.43m  Length: 6.76m  Height: 2.82m  Wing Area: 23.15m2
       Empty Weight: 1091kg  Max.Weight: 1270kg
       Speed: 264km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
M.52, Miles
       (P-GB-A-X-N-N-J1)
       The Miles M.52 was intended to become the first supersonic
       aircraft. As originally designed, it was powered by a large
       afterburning jet engine; later rocket power was considered.
       The pilot was seated inside the engine intake. The M.52 had
       thin, straight wings and it was intended to fit an all-moving
       tailplane. The M.52 could have reached 1600km/h, but in
       February 1946 it was cancelled. Apparently this was because
       manned test flights were considered to dangerous, and an series
       of unmanned scale models were planned instead. 
Magister, Miles M.14
       (S-GB-A-T-LN-N-AI1)
       Two-seat monoplane trainer. The Masgister had open cocpits, fixed
       landing gear, and a wooden construction. It was fully acrobatic.
       1393 built.
       Type: Magister
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1937  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 130hp D.H. Gipsy Major
       Wing Span: 10.3m  Length: 7.5m  Height: 2m  Wing Area: 16.3m2
       Empty Weight: 571kg  Max.Weight: 837kg
       Speed: 229km/h  Ceiling: 5490m  Range: 610km
       Armament:
Manchester, Avro 679
       (S-GB-A-B-MN-N-ILW2)     
       Twin-engined heavy bomber. Manchester was basically a good
       aircraft, but the Vulture engine was unreliable and dangerous. 
       Only 43 Manchesters were built. The Manchester is 
       remembered because of its four-engined development,
       the {Lancaster}.
       Type: Manchester Mk.I
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1940  Crew: 7  Engines: 2 * 1290kW R.R. Vulture I
       Wing Span: 27.46m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 425km/h  Ceiling: 5800m  Range: 2600km
       Armament: 6*mg7.7mm 4695kg
Manchester, Avro
       (F-GB-A-B-B-N-ARBP2)
       Twin-engined biplane bomber, a development of the {Pike}.
       Type: Manchester I
       Function: bomber
       Year:   Crew: 3	Engines: 2 * 320hp A.B.C. Dragonfly
       Speed: 206km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Manx, Handley-Page HP.75
       (S-GB-A-X-MS-N-AIP2)
       Experimental tailless monoplane. The Manx had a short, round
       fuselage and backswept wings fitted with wingtip fins and
       rudders. The main wheel were retracatable, the nosewheel not.
       Handling was considered to be poor.
       Type: Manx
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1943  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 140hp D.H. Gipsy Major
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 240km/h  Ceiling: 4575m  Range:
       Armament:
Marathon, Miles / Handley Page
       (P-GB-A-C-HN-N-AIW4)
       Small-four engined transport, a high-wing aircraft with triple
       tailfins. 28 were used as trainer by the RAF.
       Type: Marathon
       Function: transport
       Year: 1946  Crew: 3-5  Engines: 4 * 340hp D.H. Gipsy Queen 70-3
       Wing Span: 19.81m  Length: 15.93m  Height: 4.27m  Wing Area: 46.45m2
       Empty Weight: 5198kg  Max.Weight: 7484kg
       Speed: 323km/h  Ceiling: 5500m  Range: 935km
       Load: 18-22 seats
Marauder, Martin
       (S-USA-A-B-HN-N-ARW2)
       RAF name for the U.S. {B-26} bomber.
Mars, Gloster
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       This was a development of the Nieuport {Nighthawk}, with
       the 230hp Bentley BR2 replacing the unreliable ABC Dragonfly
       engine. Most versions of the Mars carried other names: The
       Mars II, III and IV were known as the {Sparrowhawk} I, II
       and III, respectively; the Mars VI was known as the {Nighthawk},
       and the Mars X as the {Nightjar}. 
Martinet, Miles M-25
       (S-GB-A|AM-U-LN-N-AR1)
       Target-tug monoplane. 1793 built. Later 67 Queen Martinet unmanned
       target aircraft were built; 11 new ones and 54 conversions. 
       Type: Martinet
       Function: target tug
       Year: 1942  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 650kW Bristol Mercury 30
       Wing Span: 11.89m  Length: 9.42m  Height: 3.53m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight: 2105kg  Max.Weight: 3062kg
       Speed: 386km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 1120km
       Armament:
Martlet, Grumman
       (S-USA-AC-F-MN-N-AR1)
       Small monoplane naval fighter, the U.S. {F4F} Wildcat. They
       were called Martlets in British service, until it was decided
       to adopt the American name. The Martlet Mk. IV was similar
       to the F4F-4 except for the Wright R-1820-40B engine.
       Type: F4F-4
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1941  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1200hp P&W R-1830-86
       Speed: 515km/h  Ceiling: 10370m	Range: 2050km
       Armament: 6*mg12.7mm
Maryland, Martin
       (S-USA-A-B-LN-N-ARW2)
       Twin-engined bomber, assigned the U.S. designation {A-22} for
       contractual purposes, but only used by the RAF and Armee de
       l'Air. The Maryland had a cramped fuselage and was inadequately
       armed. 255 built.
       Type: Maryland Mk II
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1939  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 895kW P&W R-1830-S3C4G
       Wing Span: 18.69m  Length: 14.22m  Height: 4.57m  Wing Area: 50.03m2
       Empty Weight: 5086kg  Max.Weight: 7624kg
       Speed: 447km/h  Ceiling: 7925m  Range: 1738km
       Armament: 6*mg7.7mm 907kg
Master, Miles
       (S-GB-A-T-LN-N-AR1)
       Advanced monoplane trainer. The Mk.I had a R.R. Kestrel engine,
       the Mk.II a Bristol Mercury and the Mk. III a P&W Wasp Junior.
       The Mk.I was underpowered, but later models emulated the
       handling characteristics of contemporary fighters quite well.
       3302 built. 
       Type: Master Mk.II
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1939  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 650kW Bristol Mercury XX
       Wing Span: 11.89m  Length: 8.99m  Height: 2.82m  Wing Area: 21.83m2
       Empty Weight: 1947kg  Max.Weight: 2528kg
       Speed: 389km/h  Ceiling: 7650m  Range: 630km
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
M.B.1, Martin-Baker
       (I-GB-A-F-?-?-?)
       Fighter design, 1934. 
M.B.2, Martin-Baker
       (S-GB-A-F-LN-N-AI1)
       Simplicity was the key to the design of the M.B.2, because it
       was intended to be built by semi-skilled people. It had angular
       contours and fixed landing gear. The MB.2 used an air-cooled,
       in-line engine. Handling characteristics were unpleasant. One
       built.
       Type: M.B.2
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1938  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 805hp Napier Dagger III
       Wing Span: 10.36m  Length: 10.51m  Height: 2.97m  Wing Area: 19.79m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 515km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 8*mg7.7mm
M.B.3, Martin-Baker
       (S-GB-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       The M.B.3 was for its time a very advanced single-seat fighter,
       and combined this with structural simplicity. Test flights were
       marred by engine problems. The only prototype crashed. Development
       of a redesigned aircraft, the {M.B.5}, continued. One built. 
       Type: M.B.3
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1942  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * Napier Sabre
       Wing Span: 10.67m  Length: 10.77m  Height: 4.74m  Wing Area: 24.40m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 667km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 6*g20mm
M.B.5, Martin-Baker
       (S-GB-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       The M.B.5 was a development of the {M.B.3} with a redesigned
       fuselage, although this was still a tubular frame with stressed
       skin covering. The M.B.5 was highly praised for its performance,
       agility, handling and engineering quality. But with other
       high-performance fighters already in production and jet-engined
       fighters nearing completion, the M.B.5 remained a prototype.
       Type: MB5
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1944  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 2340hp R.R. Griffon 83
       Wing Span: 10.67m  Length: 11.30m  Height: 4.37m  Wing Area: 24.40m2
       Empty Weight: 4192kg  Max.Weight: 4994kg
       Speed: 740km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 1770km
       Armament: 4*g20mm
MB.152, Bloch
       (S-F-A-F-LN-N-AR1)
       French single-engined fighter. Three were flown from Deauville to
       the RAF base at Lympne in May 1940. After the defeat of France, the
       {MB.152}s stayed in Britain and participated in the Battle of
       Britain. In 1941 they were retired. 
Mentor, Miles
       (S-GB-A-T-LN-N-AI1)
       Trainer, 45 built for the RAF. Only one survived WWII.
       Type: Mentor
       Function: trainer
       Year:   Crew:   Engines: 1 * 150kW D.H. Gipsy Six I
       Speed: 251km/h  Ceiling: 4200m  Range:
       Armament:
Merlin, Miles M-4
       (S-GB-A-U-LN-N-AI1)
       Four built.
       Type: Merlin
       Function: liaison
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 150kW D.H. Gipsy Six
       Speed: 250km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 4 seats
Merlin, European Helicopter
       (M-GB-H-AU-R?-N-T3)
       The EH 101 helicopter, an Anglo-Italian design to replace
       the {Sea King}. The RAF has ordered 22, the RN 44. Italian
       and Canadian aircraft will be powered by the 1520kW General
       Electric T700. The first production aircraft was rolled out
       in March 1996. Deliveries to the RN are expected to begin in
       1998.
       Type: Merlin HM.1
       Function: ASW/utility helicopter
       Year: 1998  Crew: 4  Engines: 3 * 1590kW RTM322-01/8
       Rotor Span: 18.59m  Length: 22.81m  Height: 5.21m  Disc Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 14600kg
       Speed: 309km/h  Ceiling: 4575m  Range: 1390km
       Armament:
Messenger, Miles M.38
       (S-GB-A-U-LN-N-AI1)
       The Messenger low-wing monoplane with three tail fins was designed
       as an artillery spotter, based on the Miles M.28. It was used
       exclusively as liaison aircraft, and production was limited. 
       Type: Messenger
       Function: liaison
       Year: 1944  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 140hp D.H. Gipsy Major ID
       Speed: 187km/h  Ceiling: 5185m  Range:
       Load: 3 seats
Meteor, Gloster / Armstrong Whitworth
       (SP-GB-A-FRT-LN-N-JW2)
       The first allied jet fighter. Its combat use in WWII was limited
       to intercepting V-1's. The Meteor was of conventional layout, with
       engines in mid-wing nacelles, and it was capable of accepting many
       types of engine. The flexible design allowed a long development
       history after the war, and the Meteor introduced jet engines to
       many airforces. A two-seat night fighter with a long radar nose
       was developed by Armstrong Whitworth and entered service in 1950.
       Around 3875 were built. The last were retired from service in 1961.
       Type: Meteor F Mk. III
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1944  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 770kg R.R. Welland
       Wing Span: 13.10m  Length: 12.57m  Height: 3.96m  Wing Area: 34.74m2
       Empty Weight: 4771kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 795km/h  Ceiling: 13400m	Range: 2160km
       Armament: 4*g20mm
       Type: Meteor F Mk.8
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1949  Crew: 1  Engines: 2* 1590kg Derwent 8
       Wing Span: 11.32m  Length: 13.59m  Height: 3.96m  Wing Area: 32.51m2
       Empty Weight: 4846kg  Max.Weight: 7122kg
       Speed: 962km/h at 3050m  Ceiling:   Range: 965km
       Armament: 4*g20mm
       Type: Meteor NF.11
       Function: nightfighter
       Year: 1950  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 1590kg R.R. Derwent 8
       Wing Span: 13.11m  Length: 14.78m  Height: 4.24m  Wing Area: 34.74m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 8976kg
       Speed: 871km/h  Ceiling: 43000ft  Range: 1530km
       Armament: 4*g20mm
Midge, Folland
       (P-GB-A-X-HS-N-J1)
       A lower-powered (7.3kN Armstrong Siddeley Viper 101) aerodynamic
       prototype of the {Gnat}. One built.
Mitchell, North American
       (S-USA-A-B-MN-N-ARW2)
       RAF name for the U.S. {B-25} medium bomber.
Mohawk, Curtiss
       (S-USA-A-F-LN-N-AR1)
       RAF name for the Hawk 75A, export version of the U.S. {P-36} fighter.
Monarch, Miles M.11
       (S-GB-A-U-LN-N-AI1)
       Cabin monoplane, eleven built. Five were later impressed by the RAF.
       Type: Monarch
       Function: liaison
       Year:   Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 97kW D.H. Gipsy Major
       Wing Span: 10.87m  Length: 7.62m  Height: 1.98m  Wing Area: 17.37m2
       Empty Weight: 578kg  Max.Weight: 860kg
       Speed: 233km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 917km
       Load: 2 seats
Monitor, Miles M.33
       (S-GB-A-U-HN-N-ARW2)
       The Monitor was a clean shoulder wing-monoplane, designed as a
       high-speed target tug for day and night, requested by both the
       RAF (Mk.I) and the Navy (Mk.II). It a wooden wing and a metal
       fuselage, and its structure was considered too light for its
       engine power and difficult. The Mk.I was cancelled before production
       began, but the Mk.II for the RN, which  was able to simulate
       dive-bombing attacks, was rushed into production. Contracts for
       600 Monitors were reduced to 80, but at the end of the war
       production ended, after only 20 were built. For Miles this was
       a financial disaster, for the customers a complete waste of time
       and money.
       Type: Monitor TT Mk. II
       Function: target tug
       Year: 1944  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 1750hp Wright R-2600-31
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 576km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
Mosquito, de Havilland
       (S-GB-A-BFR-HN-N-ILW2)
       The Mosquito was a twin-engined aircraft of plywood monocoque
       construction, designed originally as a fast, unarmed light bomber.
       This concept was regarded as an aberration by the authorities,
       but the performance of the Mosquito silenced the critics. At night
       it operated with impunity over Germany to the end of the war,
       because the Luftwaffe never had a nightfighter fast enough to
       intercept it. The Mosquito also served with distinction as
       fighter-bomber, recconaissance aircraft and nightfighter. It was
       one of the finest aircraft of WWII, with a versatility only matched
       by the German Junkers {Ju 88}. The nightfighter versions remained in
       production until 1947.
       Type: Mosquito B.IV
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1942  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 918kW Rolls-Royce Mk.21
       Wing Span: 16.51m  Length: 12.43m  Height: 4.65m
       Wing Area: 42.18m2
       Empty Weight: 5942kg  Max.Weight: 10152kg
       Speed: 612km/h  Ceiling: 9500m  Range: 1960km
       Armament: 907kg
       Type: Mosquito NF.II
       Function: nightfighter
       Year: 1942  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 1075kW R.R. Merlin 23
       Wing Span: 16.51m  Length: 12.34m  Height: 4.65m  Wing Area: 41.81m2
       Empty Weight: 6093kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 595km/h  Ceiling: 11000m	Range: 2740km
       Armament: 4*g20mm 4*mg7.7mm
       Type: Mosquito FB Mk. VI
       Function: fighter-bomber
       Year: 1943  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 1250hp R.R. Merlin XXI
       Wing Span: 16.51m  Length: 12.47m  Height: 4.65m  Wing Area: 42.18m2
       Empty Weight: 6486kg  Max.Weight: 10115kg
       Speed: 611km/h  Ceiling: 11000m	Range: 1940km
       Armament: 4*g20mm 4*mg7.7mm 905kg
       Type: Mosquito NF Mk.30
       Function: nightfighter
       Year: 1944  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 1710hp R.R. Merlin 76
       Wing Span: 16.51m  Length: 12.64m  Height: 4.65m  Wing Area: 41.81m2
       Empty Weight: 6875kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 682km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 1900km
       Armament: 
Moth, de Havilland D.H.60
       (I-GB-A-T-B-N-AI1)
       The DH.60 Moth was the precursor of a large family of biplane light
       aircraft. First flown in 1925, it was an immediate success. Some
       were used as trainers by various air forces.
       Type: D.H. 60HG Gipsy Moth
       Function: liaison
       Year: 1928  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 75kW D.H. Gipsy I
       Wing Span: 9.14m  Length: 7.29m  Height: 2.68m  Wing Area: 22.57m2
       Empty Weight: 417kg  Max.Weight: 748kg
       Speed: 164km/h  Ceiling: 4420m  Range: 515km
       Armament:
Moth Minor, de Havilland D.H.94
       (S-GB-A-T-LN-N-AI1)
       Low-wing trainer monoplane, with two open cockpits in tandem.
       73 were built in Britain. Then the production line was moved
       to Australia, were 42 were delivered for the RAAF. 
       Type: D.H.94
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1937  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 67kW D.H. Gipsy Minor
       Wing Span: 11.15m  Length: 7.44m  Height: 1.93m  Wing Area: 15.05m2
       Empty Weight: 446kg  Max.Weight: 703kg
       Speed: 190km/h  Ceiling: 5030m  Range: 483km
       Armament: 
M.R.1, Bristol
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       All-metal development of the Bristol {F.2} Fighter. Metal
       construction was employed for its better resistance to a tropical
       climate. Two built. 1917.
       Type: M.R.1
       Function: fighter
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines: 1 * 170hp Wolseley Viper
       Speed: 177km/h  Ceiling:	 Range:
       Armament:
Mustang, North American
       (S-USA-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       The U.S. {P-51} Mustang fighter was designed for the RAF, and
       initial production went almost entirely to Britain.
       Type: Mustang Mk.I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1942  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 845kW Allison V-1710-39
       Speed: 628km/h  Ceiling: 9750m  Range: 1700km
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm 4*mg12.7mm
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N.1B, Westland
       (F-GB-AS-F-B-N-AR1)
       Twin-float biplane fighter, a compact aircraft of wooden
       construction. The requirement for a seaplane fighter faded
       away with the introduction of aircraft carriers. Two built.
       Type: N.1B
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 150hp Bentley BR.1
       Wing Span: 9.53m  Length: 7.76m  Height: 3.40m  Wing Area: 25.83m2
       Empty Weight: 682kg  Max.Weight: 897kg
       Speed: 175km/h  Ceiling: 3870m  Range: 2.75hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
N.2, Short
       (I-GB-AS-AB-B-N-IL1)
       Seaplane bomber. A single-engined biplane.
       Type: N.2B
       Function: bomber
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines: 1 * 275hp Sunbeam Maori
       Speed: 145km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
N.2C, Norman Thomson
       (F-GB-AS-T-B-N-?1)
       Improved development of the {N.T.4}. Too late for WWI; two built.
N.4, Fairey
       (?-GB-AF-?-B-?-?)
       Large biplane flying boat. Two built. 
N.9, Fairey
       (F-GB-AS-P-B-N-IL1)
       Biplane seaplane.
       Type: N.9
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1917  Crew:   Engines: 1 * 190hp R.R. Falcon
       Speed: 125km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
N.16, Westland
       (F-GB-AS-FR-?-?-AR1)
       Seaplane.
       Type: N.16
       Function: reconaissance fighter
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 150hp Bentley BR.1
       Speed: 174km/h  Ceiling:	 Range:
       Armament:
N.17, Westland
       (F-GB-AS-FR-?-?-?)
       Seaplane, a version of the {N.16}.
Nautilus, Blackburn 2F.1
       (I-GB-AC-F-B-N-IL1)
       The Nautilus was one of a series of two-seat fighters that were
       tested around 1930. The Nautilus was a well-streamlined biplane
       with a liquid-cooled engine. It was not ordered: For shipboard
       operations, the Hawker {Osprey} was preferred for the simple
       reason that it was smaller. 
       Type: Nautilus
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1929  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 525hp Rolls-Royce F.XIIMS
       Wing Span: 11.28m  Length: 9.65m  Height: 3.30m  Wing Area: 42.55m2
       Empty Weight: 1462kg  Max.Weight: 2155kg
       Speed: 248km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 603kg
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
N.E.1, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-F-B-P-ILP1)
       A development of the {F.E.9} for nocturnal use. Building a
       specialized night fighter may have been a good idea, but
       developing it from the conceptually obsolete and disappointing
       F.E.9 pusher biplane fighter was not. Six built.
       Type: N.E.1
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 200hp Hispano-Suiza
       Wing Span: 14.57m  Length: 9.19m  Height: 2.94m  Wing Area: 51.57m2
       Empty Weight: 939kg  Max.Weight: 1336kg
       Speed: 153km/h  Ceiling: 5335m  Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Nighthawk, Gloster
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Also known as the Gloster Mars VI. This was a development of the
       Nieuport {Nighthawk}, powered by the Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar or
       Bristol Jupiter radial engines. About 55 were built, the 29 RAF
       aircraft were conversions of Nieuport Nighthawk airframes.
       Type: Nighthawk
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1922  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 325hp Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar II
       Wing Span: 8.53m  Length: 5.49m  Height: 2.74m  Wing Area: 25.08m2
       Empty Weight: 824kg  Max.Weight: 1006kg
       Speed: 241km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Nighthawk, Nieuport
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane fighter, designed at the end of WWI. The ABC Dragonfly
       engine doomed most aircraft that were powered by it. The Nighthawk
       entered production, but did not see service. Development continued,
       producing the Gloster {Nighthawk}. 
       Type: Nighthawk
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1919  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 320hp A.B.C. Dragonfly
       Wing Span: 8.53m  Length: 5.64m  Height: 2.90m  Wing Area: 25.64m2
       Empty Weight: 680kg  Max.Weight: 1006kg
       Speed: 243km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Nighthawk, Pemberton-Billing P.B.31E
       (F-GB-A-F-T-N-ARU2)
       Development of the {P.B.29}. The Nighthawk was a twin-engined
       quadruplane. It had a fully glazed cockpit, which at the top
       tapered in a 'pulpit' for the gunner, between the two upper
       wings. It was armed with a 1 1/2 lb recoilless gun and two 7.7mm
       guns. The Nighthawk had an endurance of 18hrs. It was intended
       for anti-airship patrols, but the entire concept was unpractical.
       One built.
       Type: Nighthawk
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 100hp Anzani
       Wing Span: 18.29m  Length: 11.24m  Height: 5.40m  Wing Area: 89.37m2
       Empty Weight: 1668kg  Max.Weight: 2788kg
       Speed: 121km/h  Ceiling: 3050m  Range: 18hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 1*g
Nightjar, Gloster
       (I-GB-AC-F-B-N-AR1)
       Naval fighter development of the {Nighthawk}. 22 produced by
       converting Nighthawks. They served only with the RAF, and then
       for only two years. 
       Type: Nightjar
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1920  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 172kW Bentley BR2
       Wing Span: 8.53m  Length: 5.59m  Height: 2.74m  Wing Area: 25.08m2
       Empty Weight: 801kg  Max.Weight: 982kg
       Speed: 193km/h  Ceiling: 4570m  Range: 2hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Nimbus A.D.C.
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       This fighter was, like the preceding {A.D.C.1}, a development of the
       Martinsyde {F.4} Buzzard, but with a different engine and redesigned
       tail surfaces. Two built.
       Type: Nimbus
       Function: aircraft
       Year: 1926  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 330hp A.D.C. Nimbus
       Wing Span: 9.98m  Length: 8.18m  Height: 2.89m  Wing Area: 29.73m2
       Empty Weight: 913kg  Max.Weight: 1209kg
       Speed: 241km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2.5hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Nimrod, Hawker
       (I-GB-AC|AS-F-B-N-IL1)
       Naval biplane fighter, developed in parallel with the {Fury}.
       The Nimrod looked very similar, but was a entirely new design,
       with a longer range. 100 were built, including 10 built in
       Denmark. The RN used the Nimrod until the spring of 1939. 
       Type: Nimrod Mk.II
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1934  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 453kW R.R. Kestrel VFB
       Wing Span: 10.23m  Length: 8.09m  Height: 3m  Wing Area: 27.96m2
       Empty Weight: 1413kg  Max.Weight: 1841kg
       Speed: 311km/h  Ceiling: 8535m  Range: 1h 40min
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Nimrod, BAe
       (M-GB-A-ARE-LS-N-JW4)
       Development of the {Comet} airliner as naval reconaissance and ASW
       aircraft. The fuselage was shortened, and enlarged by addition of an
       unpressurized bulge, creating a '8' cross-section, to make room for
       the additional equipment. The AEW Nimrod programme to provide the
       RAF with an AWACS aircraft was a failure, but the basic aircraft
       proved a very effective ASW platform. A number of Nimrods will be
       upgraded to Nimrod 2000 configuration, with new BMW-RR BR710
       engines, airframe modifications, and new avionics, sensors, and
       weapons. 
       Type: Nimrod MR.1
       Function: reconaissance / ASW
       Year: 1969  Crew: 12  Engines: 4  *54kN R.R. RB168-20 Spey 250
       Wing Span: 35.00m  Length: 38.63m  Height: 9.98m  Wing Area: 197.04m2
       Empty Weight: 39009kg  Max.Weight: 87090kg
       Speed: 926km/h  Ceiling: 13000m	Range: 9265km
       Armament: 6120kg
Nomad, Northrop
       (S-USA-A-A-LN-N-AR1)
       RAF name for the U.S. {A-17} attack aircraft.
Norn, Hawker
       (I-GB-AC|AS-F-B-N-IL1)
       Biplane fighter. Two prototypes were built. The production version
       was renamed {Nimrod}. 
N.T.2B, Norman Thomson
       (F-GB-AF-T-B-N-IL1)
       Biplane flying boat, a two-seater that was used as trainer by the
       RNAS. Over 200 were built.
       Type: N.T.2B
       Function: trainer
       Year:   Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 150kW Sunbeam Arab 
       Wing Span: 14.75m  Length: 8.34m  Height: 3.25m  Wing Area: 42.08m2
       Empty Weight: 1035kg  Max.Weight: 1437kg
       Speed: 137km/h  Ceiling: 3475m  Range: 
       Armament: 
N.T.4, Norman Thomson
       (F-GB-AF-PT-B-N-?IL1)
       Biplane flying boat, a two-seater that was used as trainer by the
       RNAS. 50 were built, with 150hp or 200hp Hispano-Suiza engines.
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Okapi, de Havilland DH.14
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-IL1)
       Single-engined biplane bomber, designed during WWI as a replacement
       for the DH.9A. It never entered production.
Osprey, Austin A.F.T.3
       (F-GB-A-F-T-N-AR1)
       Triplane fighter, first flown in early 1918 when the concept was
       already obsolete. The superior Sopwith {Snipe} was preferred, and
       the Osprey remained a one-off.
       Type: Osprey
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 230hp Bentley B.R.2
       Wing Span: 7.01m  Length: 5.36m  Height: 3.25m  Wing Area: 21.64m2
       Empty Weight: 502kg  Max.Weight: 856kg
       Speed: 190km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 3hrs
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm
Osprey, Hawker
       (I-GB-AC|AS-FR-B-N-IL1)
       This was a naval reconaissance-fighter development of the {Hart}
       biplane bomber. 112 were built. 
       About 130 built.
       Type: Osprey Mk.III
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1932  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 470kW R.R. Kestrel II
       Wing Span: 11.28m  Length: 8.94m  Height: 3.17m  Wing Area: 31.50m2
       Empty Weight: 1545kg  Max.Weight: 2245kg
       Speed: 270km/h  Ceiling: 7165m  Range:
       Armament:
Overstrand, Boulton-Paul
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-ARW2)
       Twin-engined biplane bomber, development of the {Sidestrand}.
       The Overstrand was the first RAF bomber with a fully enclosed,
       powered gun turret, in the nose. It also had an enclosed cockpit
       for the pilot, and could carry 50% more bombs. On the downside,
       speed limitations had to be imposed because of tail flutter.
       24 built.
       Type: Overstrand
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1934  Crew: 5  Engines: 2 * 432kW Bristol Peagsus IIM.3
       Wing Span: 21.95m  Length: 14.02m  Height: 4.72m  Wing Area: 91.04m2
       Empty Weight: 3600kg  Max.Weight: 5443kg
       Speed: 246km/h  Ceiling: 6680m  Range: 880km
       Armament: 726kg 3*mg7.7mm
Oxford, Airspeed A.S. 10
       (S-GB-A-TUC-LN-N-ARW2)
       Twin-engined monoplane trainer developed form the Envoy civil
       transport. The Oxford also served as light transports and liaison
       aircraft. 8751 were built. After the war Airspeed refurbished
       former RAF Oxfords and uncompleted ones and sold them on the
       civilian market as the 'Consul'. 
       Type: Oxford Mk. I
       Function: crew trainer
       Year: 1938  Crew: 3  Engines:  2 * 335hp Armstrong Cheetah X
       Speed: 291km/h  Ceiling: 5850m  Range: 1545km
       Armament:
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P4/34, Fairey
       (S-GB-A-B-LN-N-IL1)       
       Single-engined day bomber intended as successor to the {Battle}.
       Smaller and more refined. No production, but it was the basis
       for the {Fulmar}.
P.32, Boulton-Paul
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-ARW3)
       Large biplane night bomber, built to specification B.22/27.
       The P.32 and the competing {DH.72} both had two Bristol Pegasus
       radial engines on the lower wing and one on the upper wing.
       The P.32 was rejected as unsuitable because of its poor
       handling. 1930.
P.46, Percival
       (S-GB-A-X-LN-N-AI1)
       See {Youngman-Baynes}.
P.92/2, Boulton-Paul
       (S-GB-A-X-N-N-ILW2)
       Half-scale testbed for a projected fighter with cannon armament
       and two R.R. Vulture engines. The P.92 would have had a gun turret
       with four 20mm cannon, and a sophisticated predictor sight. The
       full-scale aircraft was never built.
P.111, Boulton-Paul
       (P-GB-A-X-D-N-J1)
       Small delta-wing research aircraft with a flat elliptical fuselage.
       The wing tips and the fin tip could be removed to test several
       configurations. One built.
       Type: P.111A
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1950  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 2313kg R.R. Nene 3 R.N.2
       Wing Span: 10.21m  Length: 7.95m  Height: 3.82m	Wing Area: 18.58m2
       Empty Weight: 2948kg  Max.Weight: 4354kg
       Speed: M0.98  Ceiling:	Range:
       Armament:
P.120, Boulton-Paul
       (P-GB-A-X-D-N-J1)
       Development of the P.111 with a high-set triangular tailplane.
       This was the configuration of the Gloster {Javelin}, and the
       P.120 was built to test it. The P.120 was considered pleasant
       to fly, in contrast to the 'twitchy' {P.111}.
P.121, Boulton Paul
       (P-GB-A-F-S-?-?)
       Variable-sweep fighter design. Not built.
P.149, Saunders-Roe
       (P-GB-A-F-S-?-?)
       Variable-sweep fighter design. Not built.
P.531, Saunders-Roe
       (P-GB-H-AU-R4-N-?1)
       Prototype of the Westland {Scout}.
P.1005, Hawker
       (S-GB-A-B-MN-N-IL2)
       Hawker design for a fast high-altitude bomber powered by two
       Napier Sabre engines. The succcess of the Mosquito removed
       much of the need for the P.1005, and it was preferred to use
       production resources for fighters. It was not built.
       Type: P.1005
       Function: bomber
       Year: (1942)  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 1625kW Napier Sabre IV
       Wing Span: 21.3m  Length: 16.5m  Height: 4.4m  Wing Area: 62.9m2
       Empty Weight: 9823kg  Max.Weight: 15420kg
       Speed: 644km/h at 7620m  Ceiling: 9910m  Range: 
       Armament: 1815kg, 4*mg7.7mm
P.1040, Hawker
       (P-GB-A-F-MN-N-J1)       
       Land based fighter design, used as the prototype of the navalized
       {Sea Hawk}. 22.21kN R.R. Nene engine. 1947.
P.1052, Hawker
       (P-GB-A-X-S-N-J1)
       A swept-wing test aircraft, using the {Sea Hawk} fuselage with a
       new wing. Two built.
       Type: P1052
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1948  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 22.21kN  R.R. Nene RN2
       Speed: 1097km/h	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
P.1072, Hawker
       (P-GB-A-X-MN-N-J1&R1)       
       One built. Modified {P.1040} with a rocket engine in the extreme
       tail.
       Type: P.1072
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1950  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 8.89kN Armstrong Siddeley Snarler
                                     1 * 2270kg R.R. Nene Mk.2
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 4*g20mm
P.1081, Hawker
       (P-GB-A-F-MS-N-J1)
       This was a modification of the second {P.1052} (a swept-wing
       derivative of the {Sea Hawk}) with a straight-trough jet pipe. 
       It was intended to become an operational fighter for Australia,
       but the project was cancelled in 1950. One built, a conversion
       of the second P.1052.
       Type: P1081
       Function: experimental / fighter
       Year: 1950  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 2268kg R.R. Nene R.N.2
       Wing Span: 9.60m  Length: 11.38m  Height: 4.04m  Wing Area: 23.97m2
       Empty Weight: 5080kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 1119km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 4*g20mm
P.1127, Hawker
       (P-GB-AV-X-SH-N-J1)
       The P.1127 was a VTOL technology demonstrator aircraft. The P.1127
       had a relatively low-powered Bristol BE 53 engine, precursor of
       the R.R. Pegasus, and a small delta wing. Four built. The P.1127
       was developed into the {Kestrel}.
       Type: P.1127 (2nd prototype)
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1960  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 5130kg Bristol BE53
       Wing Span: 7.42m  Length: 14.93m  Height: 3.12m
       Empty Weight: 4040kg  Max.Weight: 5355kg
       Speed: 1160km/h  Ceiling: 15240m  Range:
P.1154, Hawker
       (P-GB-AV-F-?-?-?)
       Proposed supersonic VTOL strike fighter, designed in reply to a 1960
       NATO requirement. Cancelled in 1964.
P.1211, Hawker
       (P-GB-A-F-MS-N-J1)
       This was Hawker's design for a Mach 2 fighter. It was to be a
       big single-engined aircraft with an underfuselage inlet and
       moderately swept wings. The project was cancelled while the
       prototype was still under construction.
       Type: P.1211
       Function: fighter
       Year: (1958)  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 13154kg Bristol Siddeley Orpheus BOI.2R
       Wing Span: 11.28m  Length: 20.27m  Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 19731kg
       Speed: M2.25 at 11000m  Ceiling:   Range: 1930km
       Armament: 1*g r 907kg
Panther, Parnall
       (I-GB-AC-R-B-N-AR1)
       Humpbacked shipboard reconaissance aircraft. It was fitted
       with flotation bags and a hydrovane. The fuselage was folded
       to starboard for storage.
       Type: Panther
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1920  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 230hp Bentley BR2
       Wing Span: 8.99m  Length: 7.59m  Height: 3.20m  Wing Area: 31.21m2
       Empty Weight: 602kg  Max.Weight: 1177kg
       Speed: 175km/h  Ceiling: 4420m  Range: 4.5hrs
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Parnall 381
       (S-GB-A-X-N-?-?)
       Project for a gun turret test aircraft, capable of flying with a
       powered turret with two 20mm, 37mm or 40mm cannon, installed either
       above or below the fuselage. The Parnall 381 would have been powered
       by two Bristol Hercules HE.6M radial engines. Not built.
Partridge, Boulton Paul
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane fighter. The Partridge had a slightly assymetrical fuselage
       and angular constant-chord wings to simplify construction. Its
       handling qualities were mediocre, and the performance insufficient
       for the requirements of the RAF. Only a prototype was built. 
       Type: Partridge
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1927  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 440hp Bristol Jupiter VII
       Wing Span: 10.67m  Length: 7.03m  Height:   Wing Area: 28.89m2
       Empty Weight: 917kg  Max.Weight: 1405kg
       Speed: 270km/h  Ceiling: 8850m  Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
P.B.23, Pemberton-Billing
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-APR1)
       Single-seat pusher biplane fighter. It was of wooden construction
       apart from the central nacelles, which was covered with metal. It
       was abandoned in favour of a development, the P.B.25 {Scout}.
       Type: P.B.23E
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1915  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 80hp Le Rhone
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
P.B.25, Pemberton-Billing
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-APR1)
       Known as the {Scout}.
P.B.29, Pemberton-Billing
       (F-GB-A-F-T-N-ARU2)
       The extraordinary P.B.29 was a twin-engined quadruplane, intended
       for anti-airship patrols at night. The fuselage was attached to the
       underside of the third wing, counting from the top; a 'dustbin'
       nacelle for the gunner was fitted between the two upper wings. The
       pusher engines were attached to the same wing as the fuselage.
       One built. Almost incredible, but development was continued to
       produce the P.B.31 {Nighthawk}.
       Type: P.B.29E
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1915  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 90hp Austro-Daimler
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
P.B.31, Pemberton-Billing
       (F-GB-A-F-T-N-ARU2)
       See {Nighthawk}.
P.D.1, Short
       (P-GB-A-B-S-?-?)
       Bomber design, based on the wing tested by the S.B.4 {Sherpa}.
       Never built. 
Pembroke, Hunting Percival
       (P-GB-A-C-HN-N-ARW2)
       Small twin-engined high-wing transport aircraft. The RAF bought 44, 
       and six that were equipped for cartography. It was developed from
       an earlier version for the Royal Navy, the {Sea Prince}. The
       Pembroke was also sold to Belgium, Sweden and Germany.
       Type: Pembroke
       Function: transport
       Year: 1953  Crew:   Engines: 2 * 405kW Alvis Leonides
       Wing Span: 11.4m  Length: 7.7m  Height: 2.13m  Wing Area: 18.6m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 192km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 690km
       Load: 8 seats
Perch, Parnall
       (?-GB-AC-T-B-N-?)
       Biplane trainer, capable of shipboard operations. One built.
Percival, Edgar
       (P-GB-A-AU-HN-P-?)
       Army cooperation aircraft, a small pod-and-boom design with
       high-set wings and fixed landing gears. The Army Air Corps
       tested two for several years, but didn't order the type. 1958.
Perth, Blackurn
       (I-GB-AF-PR-B-N-ILB3)
       Development of the {Iris}. It was the largest biplane flying boat
       to serve with the RAF. The Perth had a closed cockpit and a more
       corrosion-resistant fuselage. Four built.
       Type: Perth
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1934  Crew: 5  Engines: 3 * 825hp R.R. Buzzard IIMS
       Wing Span: 29.57m  Length: 21.34m  Height: 8.06m  Wing Area: 233.27m2
       Empty Weight: 9492kg  Max.Weight: 17237kg
       Speed: 212km/h  Ceiling: 3505m  Range: 2414km
       Armament: 1*g37mm 3-4*mg7.7mm b907kg
Peto, Parnall
       (I-GB-AC-R-B-N-?1)
       Shipboard aircraft for submarines, developed in the 1920s.
       The M.2 submarine had a hanger 2.44m wide. Six were built. 
Phantom, McDonnell Douglas
       (M-USA-AC-F-LS-N-J2)
       The F-4M and F-4K were developments of the {F-4} Phantom II
       for the RN using many British parts, including the R.R. Spey
       engines. The Spey is larger than the J-79 and this results
       in a generally inferior performance, because the fuselage has
       more drag. 
Phoenix, Heston
       (I-GB-A-U-HN-N-AI1)
       Type: Phoenix
       Function: liaison
       Year: 1935  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 150kW D.H. Gipsy Six II
       Speed: 241km/h  Ceiling: 4700m  Range: 805km
       Load: 4 seats
Pike, Avro 523
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-ILBP2)
       Twin-engined escort and anti-airship fighter. The Pike was a large
       biplane. One had two pusher engines between the wings, the other
       prototype had two tractor engines. Two built.
       Type: 523 Pike
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 150hp Sunbeam
       Wing Span: 18.29m  Length: 11.91m  Height: 3.55m  Wing Area: 75.71m2
       Empty Weight: 1814kg  Max.Weight: 2751kg
       Speed: 156km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 7hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Pike, Parnall
       (I-GB-A-R-B-N-IL1)
       Reconaissance biplane, designed to replaced the {Fairey III}D. 
       Powered by a Napier Lion engine. Two built.
Pintail, Fairey
       (I-GB-AS-FR-B-N-IL1)
       Amphibious two-seat fighter-reconaissance aircraft. Only three
       were built. the Pintail had a deep fuselage, filling the gap
       between the wings. Three prototypes were built, and three
       production aircraft were delivered to the Japanese Navy. 
       Type: Pintail
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1920  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 425hp Napier Lion 
       Wing Span: 12.19m  Length: 9.80m  Height: 3.35m  Wing Area: 37.16m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 2155kg
       Speed: 201km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Pipit, Parnall
       (I-GB-AC|AS-F-B-N-IL1)
       Single-seat shipboard fighter. The Pipit was a neat all-metal
       biplane, but both prototypes were lost, the last clearly because
       of rudder flutter. As a result, the Pipit was classified as
       "quite unsuitable".
       Type: Pipit
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1929  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 495hp R.R. F.XI
       Wing Span: 10.67m  Length: 7.92m  Height: 3.18m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight: 1381kg  Max.Weight: 1805kg
       Speed: 278km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 4*9kg
Pioneer, Scotish Aviation Prestwick
       (P-GB-A-U-HN-N-AI1|AR1)
       Small high-wing STOL aircraft. The RAF used around 40 of them.
       Total production was 59.
       Type: Pioneer 2
       Function: transport
       Year: 1953  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 520hp Alvis Leonides 501/3
       Speed: 195km/h  Ceiling: 7010m  Range: 675km
       Load: 4 seats
Pitcairn-Larsen PA-39
       (?-USA-R-?-R?-?-AR1)
       U.S. built autogiro. Seven ordered by the RAF.
       Type: PA-39
       Function:
       Year:   Crew:   Engines: 1 * 175hp Warner Super Scarab 165D
       Speed: 161km/h  Ceiling:	 Range:
       Armament:
Plover, Parnall
       (I-GB-AC|AS-F-B-N-AR1)
       Single-seat shipboard fighter. The Plover was a wooden biplane
       that could be fitted with wheels, or with floats incorporating
       wheels. Only 18 built before it was superseded by the superior
       {Flycatcher}. Nevertheless, this made it Parnall's most
       successful design!
       Type: Plover
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1923  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 320kW Bristol Jupiter
       Wing Span: 8.84m  Length: 7.00m  Height: 3.65m  Wing Area: 28.43m2
       Empty Weight: 923kg  Max.Weight: 1354kg
       Speed: 228km/h  Ceiling: 7000m  Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Prawn, Parnall
       (I-GB-AF-?-?-?-IL1)
       Small flying boat built in 1930. The Prawn used a redundant engine
       of the R101 airship, placed in the bow; to have enough water
       clearance the engine was rotated slightly upward for take-off.
       The Prawn was seriously underpowered. 
Prentice, Percival
       (P-GB-A-T-LN-N-AI1)
       Monoplane trainer, replacing the {Tiger Moth} in 1946. About 
       420 were built, despite poor handling characteristics that
       were never totally remedied. The Prentice was underpowered
       and rather sluggish. Its service life was brief.
       Type: Prentice T.1
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1946  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 251HP D.H. Gipsy Queen 32
       Wing Span: 14.02m  Length: 9.53m  Height: 3.92m  Wing Area: 28.33m2
       Empty Weight: 1461kg  Max.Weight: 1905kg
       Speed: 230km/h  Ceiling: 5490m  Range: 637km
Primer, Fairey
       (P-GB-A-T-LN-N-?)
       Monoplane trainer, that unsuccessfully competed with the
       de Havilland {Chipmunk} in 1948. The Primer was designed
       before WWII by the Belgian subsidiary of Fairey. The Primer
       was a good trainer, but so was the Chipmunk --- and the
       Chipmunk was cheaper. 
       Type: Primer
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1948  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:   Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 
Prince, Pembroke
       (P-GB-A-C-HN-N-ARW2)
       Called {Pembroke} in RAF service. See there.
Proctor, Percival
       (S-GB-A-UT-LN-N-AI1)
       Liaison and training aircraft. Low-wing monoplane with fixed
       landing gear. Over 2000 were built. Some Proctors were used by
       the RAF until 1955.
       Type: Proctor Mk. IV
       Function: liaison
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 160kW D.H. Gipsy Queen II
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight: 1075kg  Max.Weight: 1588kg
       Speed: 256km/h  Ceiling: 4270m  Range: 800km
       Load: 3 seats
Provost, Percival
       (P-GB-A-T-LN-N-AR1)
       Low-wing monoplane trainer with fixed landing gear. The Provost
       replaced the {Prentice} as as basic trainer, and was highly
       praised both for its handling qualities and for its simple,
       efficient design. 461 were built.
       Type: Provost T.1
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1950  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 550hp Alvis Leonides 126
       Wing Span: 10.72m  Length: 8.74m  Height: 3.72m  Wing Area: 19.88m2
       Empty Weight: 1520kg  Max.Weight: 1996kg
       Speed: 322km/h  Ceiling: 7620m  Range: 1040km
Pterodactyl I, Hill
       (I-GB-AG|A-X-?-F-?P1|N)
       The Pterodactyl series were flying-wing aircraft, controlled by
       all-movable wingtips. The first Pterodactyl I was built as a
       glider, but later motorized. The IA was a much larger aircraft
       powered be a 34hp Cherub III engine in a psuher installation,
       and was built to a RAF contract. As the IB was reengined and the
       IC configuration had modified landing gear. Two built.
Pterodactyl IV, Hill - Westland
       (I-GB-A-X-HN-F-AIP1)
       Tailless aircraft, a shoulder-wing three-seat design with a
       120hp de Havilland Gipsy III pusher engine. It remained
       experimental.
Pterodactyl V, Hill - Westland
       (I-GB-A-F-B-F-IL1)
       Thee V was one in a series of flying wing designs, a two-seat
       fighter prototype. The Pterodactyl was a tailless sesquiplane,
       with a swept upper wing and a small, straight lower wing. The
       tips of the upper wing carried rudders. A gunner was seated in
       the short aft fuselage. One built. It was abandoned after it
       suffered damage. 
       Type: Pterodactyl V
       Function: fighter
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines: 1 * 440kW R.R.. Goshawk
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Pterodactyl VI, Hill - Westland
       (I-GB-A-F-?-F-?P1)
       Design for a tailless fighter, powered by a pusher engine. Not
       built. 
Puffin, Parnall
       (F-GB-A|AS-F-?-?-?)
       Amphibious fighter, WWI. Prototype only.
Puma, Aerospatiale/Westland SA330
       (M-F&GB-H-UC-R4-N-T2)
       French-designed medium-size transport and utility helicopter. The
       Puma is a popular type, in service with the armed forces of 40
       countries. It has also been built by the British Westland, and
       the Rumanian IAR, and the Indonesian IPTN. It has now been
       replaced on the production lines by the {Super Puma}. About
       700 built.
       Type: Puma HC Mk.1
       Function: transport
       Year: 1973  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 985kW Turbomeca Turmo IIIC4
       Rotor Span: 15.00m  Length: 14.06m  Height:   Disc Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 6400km
       Speed: 280km/h  Ceiling: 4800m  Range: 630km
       Load: 16 seats, 2500kg
Pup, Sopwith
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       This was a single-seat fighter, the forerunner of the famous
       {Camel}. The Pup owed much to the {Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter}, and
       was conventional of construction and layout. The Pup was originally
       ordered by the Navy. After 1917 it was no longer suitable as
       frontline fighter. It was then assigned to home defence units,
       and often reengined with a 100hp Gnome Monosoupape. The Pup was
       also used for the first experiments with aircraft carriers.
       1770 built.
       Type: Pup
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 80hp Le Rhone 9C
       Wing Span: 8.08m  Length: 5.89m  Height: 2.87m  Wing Area: 23.60m2
       Empty Weight: 357kg  Max.Weight: 556kg
       Speed: 179km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Puss Moth, de Havilland D.H.80
       (I-GB-A-U-HN-N-AI1)
       High-wing cabin monoplane. About 284 built.
       Type: Puss Moth
       Function: liaison
       Year: 1930  Crew: 2-3  Engines: 1 * 88kW D.H. Gipsy III
       Wing Span: 11.20m  Length: 7.62m  Height: 2.13m  Wing Area: 20.62m2
       Empty Weight: 574kg  Max.Weight: 930kg
       Speed: 206km/h  Ceiling: 5300m  Range: 480km
       Armament:
P.V.2, Port Victoria
       (F-GB-AS-F-B-N-AR1)
       Sesquiplane anti-airship fighter, a very neat floatplane. The
       upper wing was set at shoulder-height of the circular fuselage,
       the lower wing was halfway the floats and the fuselage. One built.
       Type: P.V.2
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 100hp Gnome Monosoupape
       Wing Span: 8.23m  Length: 6.70m  Height: 2.54m  Wing Area: 15.60m2
       Empty Weight: 493kg  Max.Weight: 721kg
       Speed: 153km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*g
P.V.2bis, Port Victoria
       (F-GB-AS-F-B-N-AR1)
       The P.V.2bis was a fighter development of the {P.V.2}. The upper
       wing was raised to above the fuselage, and its span was increased.
       One built.
       Type: P.V.2bis
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 100hp Gnome Monosoupape
       Wing Span: 8.84m  Length: 6.70m  Height: 2.84m  Wing Area: 16.72m2
       Empty Weight: 549kg  Max.Weight: 772kg
       Speed: 150km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
P.V.3, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Development of the {Fury} biplane with the R.R. Goshawk engine. Its
       performance was insufficient, partly because of the heavy (steam)
       cooling system of the Goshawk. The RAF also decided to introduced
       its first monoplane fighter, the {Hurricane}, which made the P.V.3
       obsolete. One built. 
       Type: P.V.3
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1934  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 700hp R.R. Goshawk B41
       Wing Span: 10.36m  Length: 8.58m  Height: 3.17m  Wing Area: 26.99m2
       Empty Weight: 1601kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 360km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm
P.V.3, Port Victoria
       (F-GB-A-F-?-?-?)
       Land-based two-seat fighter design. 1916. Not built. 
P.V.4, Port Victoria
       (F-GB-AS-F-B-T-ARP1)
       The P.V.4 was a sesquiplane on floats, with a pusher engine.
       The gunner in the front cockpit had a single 7.7mm gun. 
       The P.V.4 was considered unsatisfactory. One built.
       Type: P.V.4
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 110hp Clerget
       Wing Span: 9.75m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 20.44m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 130km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
P.V.5, Port Victoria
       (F-GB-AS-F-B-N-IL1)
       Single-seat fighter and light bomber seaplane, a development of
       the {P.V.2bis}. The P.V.5 was a sesquiplane without bracing wires;
       W-configuration struts connected wings, fuselage and landing gear. 
       One built, because the requirement was abandoned.
       Type: P.V.5
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 150hp Hispano-Suiza
       Wing Span: 9.75m  Length: 7.77m  Height: 2.97m  Wing Area: 22.76m2
       Empty Weight: 811kg  Max.Weight: 1114kg
       Speed: 151km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm 2*b30kg
P.V.5a, Port Victoria
       (F-GB-AS-F-B-N-IL1)
       Single-seat fighter seaplane. The P.V.5a was a more conventional
       design than the {P.V.5}. It was a single-bay biplane. One built.
       Type: P.V.5a
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines:  1* 200hp Hispano-Suiza
       Wing Span: 10.08m  Length: 8.15m  Height: 3.99m  Wing Area: 28.71m2
       Empty Weight: 894kg  Max.Weight: 1142kg
       Speed: 164km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2.5hrs
       Armament:
P.V.7, Port Victoria
       (F-GB-AC-F-B-N-AI1)
       Very small single-seat fighter, intended as a shipboard
       anti-airship fighter. It had inadequate performance and the
       two-cylinder A.B.C. Gnat was (given the reputation of A.B.C.,
       one is inclined to say: of course) an unreliable engine.
       Type: P.V.7
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines:  1 * 35hp A.B.C. Gnat
       Wing Span: 5.49m  Length: 4.55m  Height: 1.60m  Wing Area: 7.90m2
       Empty Weight: 123kg  Max.Weight: 223kg
       Speed: 143km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
P.V.8, Port Victoria
       (F-GB-AC-F-B-N-AI1)
       Small single-seat fighter, a design competing with the {P.V.7}.
       It was much better than the P.V.7, but the engine was the same
       troublesome A.B.C. Gnat. 
       Type: P.V.8
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 35hp A.B.C. Gnat
       Wing Span: 5.78m  Length: 4.76m  Height: 1.57m  Wing Area: 9.85m2
       Empty Weight: 154kg  Max.Weight: 266kg
       Speed: 151km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
P.V.9, Port Victoria
       (F-GB-AS-F-B-N-AR1)
       Sesquiplane single-seat fighter seaplane. In May 1918 it was
       considered to best seaplane fighter available, but there was no
       service requirement for it.
       Type: P.V.9
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 150hp Bentley B.R.1
       Wing Span: 9.42m  Length: 7.67m  Height: 2.75m  Wing Area: 21.09m2
       Empty Weight: 637kg  Max.Weight: 891kg
       Speed: 177km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2.5hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
--Q--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q.6, Percival
       (S-GB-A-CU-LN-N-AI2)
       The Q.6 was designed as an executive transport. It was a clean
       twin-engined monoplane, built in versions with fixed and
       retractable landing gear. 27 were built, but the main user
       was the RAF, which bought 7 and impressed most of the others. 
       They were used mainly as communications aircraft. The Egyptian
       air force also had two. 
       Type: Q.6
       Function: utility 
       Year: 1937  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 152kW D.H. Gipsy Six 
       Wing Span: 14.2m  Length: 9.8m  Height: 2.9m  Wing Area: 25.8m2
       Empty Weight: 1587kg  Max.Weight: 2495kg
       Speed: 313km/h  Ceiling: 6400m  Range: 1205km
       Load: 4-5 seats
Queen Wasp, Airspeed
       (S-GB-A-*-B-N-AR1)
       The Queen Wasp biplane was designed as a remote-controlled
       target, although a cockpit was provided for ferrying. It
       was a beautiful little aircraft.
--R--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ram, Royal Aircraft Factory A.E.3
       (F-GB-A-AF-B-T-ILP1)
       See {A.E.3}.
Rangoon, Short
       (I-GB-AF-P-B-N-ARB3)
       Reconaissance version of the civilian Calcutta biplane flying
       boat. Six were built. 
       Type: Rangoon
       Function: reconnaissance
       Year: 1931  Crew: 5  Engines: 3 *
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 185km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm
R.E.5, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-R-B-N-IL1)
       Biplane reconaissance aircraft, unarmed and slow. It was a
       development of the R.E.1. 
       Type: R.E.5
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1914  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 120hp Beardmore
       Speed: 125km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 27kg
R.E.7, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-RFB-B-N-IL1)
       Biplane bomber and reconaissance aircraft, developed from the
       {R.E.5}. It was also designed as escort fighter, but was
       unsuitable for that role. Even as a bomber it was very
       vulnerable, because of its low speed and ceiling, and it was
       soon retired from the front. Used as trainer and target tug.
       250 built.
       Type: R.E.7
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1915  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 150hp RAF 4a
       Wing Span: 17.37m  Length: 9.72m  Height: 3.84m  Wing Area: 50.91m2
       Empty Weight: 1036kg  Max.Weight: 1565kg
       Speed: 137km/h  Ceiling: 1980m  Range: 6hrs
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm, 152kg
R.E.8, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-RB-B-N-IL1)
       Reconaissance biplane. The R.E.8 had a lot of bad characteristics
       and few good ones, sturdiness being one of the latter. Nevertheless
       it was used in large numbers. 4077 built.
       Type: R.E.8
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 110kW R.A.F. 4a
       Wing Span: 12.98m  Length: 8.50m  Height: 3.47m  Wing Area: 35.07m2
       Empty Weight: 717kg  Max.Weight: 1301kg
       Speed: 165km/h  Ceiling: 4100m  Range: 4.25hrs
       Armament: 2-3*mg7.7mm 120kg
Reliant, Stinson
       (S-USA-A-U-HN-N-AR1)
       The U.S. built Stinson Reliant high-wing liaison aircraft.
R.G., Martinsyde
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       The R.G. was a development of the {G.100} Elephant, powered by the
       Rolls-Royce Falcon engine. The performance of the R.G. was highly
       praised, but it was abandoned in favour of the even more advanced
       {F.3}. Prototype only.
       Type: R.G.
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 275hp R.R. Falcon III
       Wing Span: 9.75m  Length: 7.87m  Height: 2.30m  Wing Area: 28.80m2
       Empty Weight: 789kg  Max.Weight: 1026kg
       Speed: 212km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Rhino, Sopwith
       (G-GB-A-?-T-N-?)
       Two-seat, single-engined triplane. 1917. No production.
Ripon, Blackburn
       (I-GB-AC-A-B-N-IL1)
       Carrier-borne torpedo-bomber and reconaissance aircraft, a
       development of the {Swift} / {Dart} / {Velos} family. The Ripon
       was a conventional biplane. 123 built.
       Type: Ripon IIA
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1928  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 425kW Napier Lion XIA
       Wing Span: 13.67m  Length: 11.2m  Height: 3.91m	Wing Area: 63.45m2
       Empty Weight: 1930kg  Max.Weight: 3359kg
       Speed: 203km/h  Ceiling: 3050m  Range: 1705km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 690kg
Roc, Blackburn B-25
       (S-GB-AC-F-LN-N-AR1)
       Fighter development of the {Skua}, armed with a four-gun turret.
       This shipboard equivalent to the {Defiant} suffered not only
       from a bad tactical concept but also from having ridiculous
       performance for a fighter. After a few months it was relegated
       to training duties. The Roc could be equipped with floats, but
       only three ever were. 136 built.
       Type: Roc
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1940  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 665kW Bristol Perseus XII
       Wing Span: 14.02m  Length: 10.85m  Height: 3.68m  Wing Area: 28.8m2
       Empty Weight: 2278kg  Max.Weight: 3606kg
       Speed: 315km/h  Ceiling: 5400m  Range: 1300km
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm 110kg
Rota, Cierva
       (IS-GB-*-U-R3-N-AR1)
       Autogiros of the Cierva C.30 and C.40 series used by the RAF
       during WWII. One of their functions was radar calibration. 178
       built.
       Type: Rota
       Function: autogiro
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines: 1 * 140hp Armstrong Siddeley Genet Major IA
       Speed: 177km/h  Ceiling: 2440m  Range: 465km
       Armament:
Rotabuggy, Hafner
       (S-GB-ARG-C-R?-*-N)
       A tail and a rotor were fitted to a jeep, and the whole contraption
       was towed into air. It was never released from its towing aircraft,
       because of stability problems. Nevertheless, plans were made to
       fit a rotor to a Valentine tank!
       Type: Rotabuggy
       Function: glider
       Year: 1942  Crew: 1
       Speed: 240km/h
Rotaplane, Hafner
       (S-GB-ARG-C-R?-*-N)
       Glider rotaplane, carrying one armed paratrooper. Never used.
       Type: Rotaplane
       Function: rotor glider
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: none
       Speed: 150km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
R.R.F. 25, Robey Peters
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Large biplane 'aircruiser' for anti-airship patrol. Two nacelles
       were fitted under the upper wing, for two gunners. The port
       nacelle had a 7.7mm Lewis and the starboard nacelle a big 2lb
       Davis recoilless gun. The pilot sat far aft, near the tail.
       The R.R.F. 25 was flown three times; all flights ended in a
       crash. Two built.
       Type: R.R.F 25
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 250hp R.R. Eagle
       Wing Span: 16.61m  Length: 8.95m  Height:   Wing Area: 44.92m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm 1*g2lb
RT.1, Siddeley
       (F-GB-A-RB-B-N-IL1)
       Improved vesion of the {R.E.8}. Six built; but the {F.B.2} took
       its place.
--S--------------------------------------------------------------------------
S.1, Martinsyde
       (F-GB-A-R-B-N-AR1)
       Observation biplane. Considered inferior to the Bristol {Scout}
       and Sopwith {Tabloid}, but used until 1915. About 60 were built.
       Type: S.1
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1914  Crew:   Engines: 1 * 60kW Gnome
       Speed: 153km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
S.2A, Bristol
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Two-seat development of the Bristol {Scout}. The S.2A had
       side-by-side seating, and was originally intended as an
       anti-airship fighter but later adapted to become a trainer.
       Despite the good performance, only two were built.
       Type: S.2A
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 110hp Clerget
       Wing Span: 8.58m  Length: 6.48m  Height: 3.05m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight: 635kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 153km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 3hrs
       Armament: (1*g7.7mm)
S9/30, Fairey
       (I-GB-A-R-?-?-?)
       Reconnaissance aircraft, 1934.
S.18, Short
       (I-GB-AF-R-HN-N-IL2)
       All-metal, gull-wing flying boat. The S.18 was more modern than
       its biplane competitors, but the R.R. Goshawk engine may have
       contributed to its demise. One built.
       Type: S.18
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1933  Crew: 5  Engines: 2 * R.R. Goshawk VIII
       Speed: 241km/h  Ceiling: 4450m  Range: 1370km
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm b454kg
S.26, Short
       (S-GB-AF-CP-HN-N-ARW4)
       Development of the civilian Empire flying-boat. Three were built.
       The RAF used them as reconnaissance aircraft during WWII. One
       survived WWII.
       Type: S.26
       Function: reconaissance / transport.
       Year: 1939  Crew: 5-7  Engines: 4 * 1015kW Bristol Hercules IV
       Speed: 290km/h  Ceiling: 6100m  Range: 5150km
       Armament:
S.31, Short
       (S-GB-A-X-HN-N-ILW4)
       This was a half-scale flying model of the {Stirling}, powered by
       Niagara Pobjoy IV engines.
S.81, Short
       (?-GB-AS-?-B-N-?P1)
       Float biplane with a pusher engine.
Sage 1
       (F-GB-A-B-B-?-?-IL2)
       Biplane bomber. Two 190hp Rolls-Royce engines. Top speed 150km/h.
Sage 2
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       A very small two-seat fighter with an enclosed cockpit. The
       cockpit was a fairing between the fuselage and the upper wing.
       A hole in the upper wing allowed the observer to use his gun
       while standing. The engine was fully cowled, with a large propeller
       spinner. One built.
       Type: Sage 2
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 100hp Gnome Monosoupape
       Wing Span: 6.77m  Length: 6.45m  Height: 2.89m  Wing Area: 15.61m2
       Empty Weight: 404kg  Max.Weight: 701kg
       Speed: 180km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2.5hrs
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Sage 3
       (I-GB-A-T-B-N-IL1)
       Biplane trainer.
       Type: Sage 3
       Function:
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 75hp R.R. Hawk
       Speed: 116km/h	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Sage 4
       (I-GB-AS-P-B-N-IL1)
       Patrol seaplane.
       Type: Sage 4a
       Function: reconaissance
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines:  1 * 150hp Hispano
       Speed: 150km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Salamander, Sopwith T.F.2
       (F-GB-A-AF-B-N-AR1)
       This was a ground attack development of the {Snipe}, with which
       it retained little structural commonality. The entire forward
       fuselage was an armored box, with plate thickness between 10mm
       and 6mm. Most orders were cancelled at the end of WWI. 419 were
       built, but these were never assigned to active service.
       Type: Salamander
       Function: attack
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 170kW Bentley BR2
       Wing Span: 9.52m  Length: 5.94m  Height: 2.84m  Wing Area: 25.27m2
       Empty Weight: 836kg  Max.Weight: 1139kg
       Speed: 201km/h  Ceiling: 4000m  Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 4*b11kg
Sarafand, Short
       (I-GB-AF-RP-B-N-IL6)
       Big biplane flying boat. One built.
       Type: Sarafand
       Function: patrol
       Year: 1932  Crew: 10	Engines: 6 * 825hp R.R. Bussard
       Speed: 250km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
S.B.1, Short
       (P-GB-AG-X-S-N-N)
       Experimental glider, built to test the same wing design as the
       S.B.4 {Sherpa} (see there).
S.B.3, Beardmore
       (F-GB-AC-F-B-N-AR1)
       See W.B.III. 
S.B.3, Short
       (P-GB-AC-AP-MN-N-TW2)
       ASW aircraft, developed from the {Sturgeon}, and powered by two
       Mamba turboprop engines. The Navy preferred the {Gannet}.
S.B.4, Short
       (P-GB-A-X-S-N-J2)
       See {Sherpa}.
S.B.5, Short
       (P-GB-A-X-HS-N-J1)
       The S.B.5. was actually a low-speed flying model of the
       {Lightning} Mach 2 fighter, built to investigate the aerodynamics
       of the 60 degrees swept wing and tail configuration of the latter.
       The S.B.5 was flown with 50, 60 and 69 degrees wing sweep, with
       and without drooped leading edge, with a T-tail and a low-set
       tailplane. It was rather ugly, had a fixed undercarriage and was
       seriously undepowered, but contributed significantly to research.
       Type: S.B.5
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1952  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1590kg R.R. Derwent 8
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
S.C.1, Short
       (P-GB-AV-X-LD-N-J5)
       An experimental VTOL aircraft. The S.C.1 was built as light as
       possible; it had a short, fat fuselage and a delta wing. Five RB-108
       engines were fitted, one for horizontal propulsion and four as lift
       engines. Two built.
       Type: S.C.1
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1957  Crew: 1  Engines: 5 * 906kg R.R. RB-108
       Wing Span: 7.16m  Length: 7.77m  Height:  Wing Area:
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
S.C.5 Belfast, Short
       (P-GB-A-C-HN-N-TW4)
       See {Belfast}.
Scapa, Supermarine
       (I-GB-AF-PR-B-N-ILW2)
       Biplane flying boat, an all-metal development of the
       {Southampton}, initially known as the Southampton Mk.IV.
       14 were built, and served briefly with the RAF.
       Type: Scapa
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1935  Crew: 5  Engines: 2 * 391kW R.R. Kestrel IIIS
       Wing Span: 22.86m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 227km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm 454kg
Schneider, Sopwith
       (F-GB-AC-F-B-N-AR1)
       A development of the {Tabloid}. It was a single-seat float biplane,
       armed with an upward-angled gun. It was used for anti-airship
       defence, and also carried aboard light cruisers. 136 built.
       Type: Schneider
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1914  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 100hp Gnome Monosoupape
       Wing Span: 7.82m  Length: 6.90m  Height: 2.97m  Wing Area: 22.30m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 143km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2.5hrs
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Scimitar, Armstrong-Whitworth A.W.35
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Single-seat biplane fighter, developed from the {A.W.16}. 
       Six built, four delivered to Norway. 
       Type: Scimitar
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1934  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 730hp Armstrong Siddeley Panther XIA
       Wing Span: 10.06m  Length: 7.62m  Height: 3.53m  Wing Area: 24.28m2
       Empty Weight: 1276kg  Max.Weight: 1860kg
       Speed: 343km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 4*b9kg
Scimitar, Supermarine 525
       (P-GB-AC-F-MS-J2)
       Shipboard fighter-bomber, a swept-wing development of the 
       {Supermarine 508} and {Supermarine 529}. In contrast to the
       earlier models, the Scimitar had an area-ruled fuselage.
       Only 75 production aircraft were built; they remained in
       service until 1969. 
       Type: Scimitar F Mk.1
       Function: fighter / attack
       Year: 1958  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 5100kg R.R. Avon RA28 Mk.202
       Wing Span: 11.33m  Length: 16.84m  Height: 5.28m  Wing Area: 45.05m2
       Empty Weight: 10869kg  Max.Weight: 15513kg
       Speed: 1186km/h	Ceiling: 14020m  Range: 2290km
       Armament: 4*g20mm 48*r 3620kg
Scooter, Sopwith
       (F-GB-A-?-P-N-AR1)
       Single-engined parasol monoplane.
Scout, A.D.
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       This anti-airship fighter was designed by the Air Department of the
       Admiralty. It was a pusher biplane, unusual because the nacelle was
       on the upper wing, instead of between the wings or on the lower
       wing. The Scout was overweight and difficult to handle; the four
       built were scrapped.
       Type: Scout
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1915  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 100hp Gnome Monosoupape
       Wing Span: 10.18m  Length: 6.93m  Height: 3.12m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 135km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2.5hrs
       Armament: 1*g2lb
Scout, Alcock A.1
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       See {A.1}.
Scout, Bristol (Scout A to Scout D)
       (F-GB-A-FR-B-N-AR1)
       Single-seat biplane, used until 1916 as reconaissance arcraift
       and fighter, in the last role with a synchronized gun. Early in
       the war the RFC units were not homogenous; instead, most units
       had a few Scouts. 364 built.
       Type: Scout D
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1915  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 60kW Le Rhone
       Wing Span: 8.33m  Length: 6.02m	Height: 2.59m  Wing Area: 18.59m2
       Empty Weight: 345kg  Max.Weight: 567kg
       Speed: 161km/h  Ceiling: 4900m  Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Scout, Nestler
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Single-seat biplane fighter. The Scout was a wooden single-bay
       biplane, powered by a 100hp Gnome Monosoupape rotary. It crashed
       in 1917, and was abandoned. 
Scout, Parnall
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Single-seat anti-airship fighter. It was a large aircraft, with
       a single 7.7mm gun firing 45 degrees upwards. Two were built.
       The Scout was seriously overweight, and was considered dangerous. 
       Type: Scout
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 260hp Sunbeam Maori 12
       Wing Span: 13.41m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 47.94m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 182km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Scout, Pemberton-Billing P.B.25
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-APR1)
       Pusher biplane, a development of the {P.B.23} with a different
       nacelle and sweptback outer wing panels. It had a poor
       performance, bad flying characteristics, and an outdated
       concept. Twenty were built.
       Type: P.B.25
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 100hp Gnome Monosoupape
       Wing Span: 10.04m  Length: 7.34m  Height: 3.17m  Wing Area: 25.73m2
       Empty Weight: 490kg  Max.Weight: 699kg
       Speed: 143km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Scout, Westland
       (P-GB-H-AU-R4-N-T1)
       Small utility and anti-tank helicopter. It was in service for over
       30 years. There also was a naval version, the {Wasp}.
       Type: Scout
       Function: utility
       Year: 1961  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 505kW R.R. Bristol Nimbus
       Speed: 210km/h  Ceiling: 5200m  Range: 510km
       Load: 4 seats
Scout F, Bristol
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1|AR1)
       Biplane fighter, originally designed for the 200hp Hispano-Suiza
       engine. This was in short supply, and the two built were given
       Sunbeam Arab engines of similar power. The aircraft was excellent,
       but the engine unreliable. The third prototype (Scout F.1) was
       powered by the 347hp Brazil-Straker Mercury radial engine, which
       gave excellent performance, but was also abandoned. 
       Type: Scout F
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 200hp Sunbeam Arab II
       Wing Span: 9.03m  Length: 6.35m  Height: 2.54m  Wing Area: 24.15m2
       Empty Weight: 651kg  Max.Weight: 1002kg
       Speed: 222km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Scylla, Supermarine
       (I-GB-AF-R-B-N-IL2)
       Five-seat patrol flying boat, designed as a military equivalent of
       the civilian Swan. The Swan was a biplane, but the Scylla was a
       monoplane powered by two Rolls-Royce Condor engines. Apparently
       it never got further than taxying tests. 
S.E.2, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (E-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Single-seat scout, a development of the unarmed {B.S.1}. The
       S.E.2 initially had a monocoque fuselage and a nicely cowled
       rotary engine. Later the monocoque was replaced by a more
       conventional construction. Only one built. It was flown
       until 1915.
       Type: S.E.2
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1914  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 60kW Gnome
       Wing Span: 8.38m  Length: 6.22m  Height: 2.83m  Wing Area: 14.47m2
       Empty Weight: 327kg  Max.Weight: 513kg
       Speed: 137km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*rifle
S.E.4, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane fighter. In its day, the S.E.4 was a streamlined aircraft
       with many advanced features, although some --- such as an enclosed
       cockpit --- were removed before the aircraft was flown. One built.
       Development was discontinued after it crashed. Not to be confused
       with the {S.E.4a}.
       Type: S.E.4
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1914  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 100hp Gnome Monosoupape
       Speed: 210km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
S.E.4a, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane fighter, unrelated to the S.E.4. Four built.
       Type: S.E.4a
       Function:
       Year: 1915 Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 80 hp Gnome
       Wing Span: 8.38m  Length: 6.37m  Height: 2.87m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
S.E.5, Royal Aircraft Factory
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Sturdy, angular biplane fighter. The initial S.E.5 was a bit
       underpowered, but the S.E.5a was probably the best British
       fighter of WWI. Armament consisted of one Vicker gun on the engine
       cowling and one Lewis gun on the upper wing, probably representing
       the two competing ideas about fighter armament in the RFC. The
       S.E.5b had a different wing cellule and a cleaner engine
       installation, but benefits were minimal. 5205 built.
       Type: S.E.5a
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 150kW Wolseley Viper W4A
       Wing Span: 8.11m  Length: 6.37m  Height: 2.89m  Wing Area: 22.83m2
       Empty Weight: 694kg  Max.Weight: 929kg
       Speed: 225km/h  Ceiling: 5950m  Range: 550km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Sea Balliol, Boulton-Paul
       (P-GB-AC-T-LN-N-IL1)
       Navalized {Balliol}. About 30 were built.
Sea Devon, de Havilland D.H.104
       (P-GB-A-C-LN-N-AIW2)
       Version of the De Havilland {Dove} for the Royal Navy. 
Seafang, Supermarine
       (P-GB-AC-F-LN-N-IL1)
       Naval derivative of the {Spiteful}. 18 were built, some of which
       were never flown. With its wide-track landing gear and raised
       cockpit, the Seafang had some advantages over the {Seafire}. But
       on the other hand, low-speed handling had deteriorated. The FAA
       chose the {Sea Fury} as its last piston-engined fighter. 
       Type: Seafang FR Mk.32
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1946  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * R.R. Griffon 89
       Wing Span: 10.67m  Length: 10.30m  Height: 3.82m  Wing Area: 19.51m2
       Empty Weight: 3629kg  Max.Weight: 4740kg
       Speed: 764km/h  Ceiling: 12500m	Range: 1170km
       Armament: 4*g20mm
Seafire, Supermarine
       (P-GB-AC-F-LN-N-IL1)
       Naval development of the {Spitfire}. The Seafire was not the ideal
       carrier fighter and especially landings were difficult; but its
       performance compensated for the disadvantages. The Seafire had a
       short range, but its fast climb and agility made it a very good
       fleet defense fighter. The last Seafire version Mk 47 was used
       in the Korean war, and retired in 1952.
       Type: Seafire Mk. IIC
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1942  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1340hp R.R. Merlin 45
       Speed: 536km/h  Ceiling: 9750m  Range: 1215km
       Armament: 4*g20mm, 4*mg7.7mm
       Type: Seafire F Mk. 47
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1947  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 2350hp R.R. Griffon 88
       Wing Span: 11.25m  Length: 10.46m  Height: 3.88m  Wing Area: 22.63m2
       Empty Weight: 3938kg  Max.Weight: 5742kg
       Speed: 727km/h  Ceiling: 13135m	Range: 1515km
       Armament: 4*g20mm 3*b227kg
Seaford, Short S-45
       (S-GB-AF-PR-HN-N-ARW4)
       Enlarged development of the {Sunderland}. The six built were
       converted to civil transports for BOAC, under the name Solent.
       Type: Seaford
       Function: patrol
       Year:   Crew:   Engines: 4 * Bristol Hercules 100
       Speed: 389km/h  Ceiling: 3960m  Range: 4980km
       Armament: 2*g20mm 6*mg12.7mm 4*mg7.7mm
Seafox, Fairey
       (S-GB-AS-R-B-N-AI1)
       Biplane floatplane, a catapult aircraft carried by cruisers.
       Only 64 were built, but they were used until 1943.
       Type: Seafox
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1937  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 395hp Napier Rapier VI
       Wing Span: 12.19m  Length: 10.81m  Height: 3.68m  Wing Area: 40.32m2
       Empty Weight: 1726kg  Max.Weight: 2458kg
       Speed: 200km/h  Ceiling: 3350m  Range: 708km
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Sea Fury, Hawker
       (P-GB-AC-F-LN-N-AR1)
       Carrier fighter derivative of the {Fury} monoplane. It was soon
       decided to use the Sea Fury as a fighter-bomber, the {Seafire} F.47
       having taken the role of interceptor. Sea Furies flew many attack
       sorties in the Korean War, and one became the first piston-engined
       fighter to shoot down a {MiG-15}! It was also sold to the
       Netherlands, Canada, Australia, Cuba, Burma, and Pakistan. About
       850 were built. 
       Type: Sea Fury FB Mk.11
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1948  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1880kW Bristol Centaurus 18
       Wing Span: 11.70m  Length: 10.57m  Height: 4.84m  Wing Area: 26.01m2
       Empty Weight: 4191kg  Max.Weight: 5670kg
       Speed: 736km/h  Ceiling: 11000m	Range: 1225km
       Armament: 4*g20mm 907kg
Sea Gladiator, Gloster
       (S-GB-AC-F-B-N-AR1)
       Naval adaptation of the {Gladiator}. For some time, the RN had no
       own air arm; the RAF provided shipboard aircraft, often adapted
       land aircraft. Not that the FAA (Fleet Air Arm), when reestablished,
       showed much more imagination.
Seagull, Supermarine
       (I-GB-AF-R-B-N-IL1)
       Biplane reconaissance amphibian. The type was unsatisfactory, but
       the Seagull V development earned fame under the name of {Walrus}.
       The commonality between the two aircraft was almost nil, the Seagull
       having an open cockpit, six sets of wings struts, a liquid-cooled
       tractor engine, and a round fuselage cross-section.
       Type: Seagull III
       Function: observation
       Year: 1921  Crew:   Engines: 1 * 335kW Napier Lion V
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Seagull, Supermarine
       (P-GB-AF-R-P-N-ILW1)
       Single-engined, monoplane amphibian. The Seagull was a remarkably
       clean design. The Griffon engine was mounted on a pylon, that also
       carried the wing and incorporated a coolant radiator and a cockpit
       for the observer. The tailpane was strongly dihedralled and had three
       fins. Two built.
       Type: Seagull
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1948  Crew: 2  Engines:  1 * 1353kW R.R. Griffon 29
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:	Wing Area:
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 6999kg
       Speed: 418km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 1230km
       Armament:
Sea Harrier, BAe
       (M-GB-ACV-AF-SH-N-J1)
       Naval version for the {Harrier} for use on small carriers. The
       Sea Harrier is a multi-role aircraft, more suitable for air-to-air
       combat than the Harrier. The most visible change is the addition
       of air-to-air radar in the nose (Blue Fox in the Mk.1, Blue Vixen
       in the Mk.2). The Sea Harrier played a decisive role in the 1982
       Falkland war. 
       Type: Sea Harrier FRS.1
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1980  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 95.6kN R.R. Pegasus 104
       Wing Span: 7.70m  Length: 14.50m  Height: 3.71m	Wing Area: 18.68m2
       Empty Weight: 5897kg  Max.Weight: 11884kg
       Speed: 185km/h  Ceiling: 15250m	Range: 
       Armament: 3630kg
Sea Hawk, Hawker
       (P-GB-AC-F-MN-N-J1)
       Elegantly streamlined straight-wing jet fighter for carriers. The
       Sea Hawk had air intakes in the wing roots, and the jet pipe was
       bifurcated to create more room in the aft fuselage, with jet nozzles
       just aft of the wing. It was not an advanced design, but it had
       beautiful handling characteristics. The Sea Hawk was built for
       the Royal Navy, the Dutch MLD, the German Marineflieger, and India.
       537 built. 
       Type: Sea Hawk FGA Mk.6
       Function: fighter-bomber
       Year: 1948  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 2449kg R.R. Nene 103
       Wing Span: 11.89m  Length: 12.09m  Height: 2.64m  Wing Area: 25.83m2
       Empty Weight: 4409kg  Max. Weight: 7348kg
       Speed: 969km/h  Ceiling: 13600m	Range: 2250km
       Armament: 4*g20mm 910kg
Sea Heron, de Havilland
       (P-GB-A-C-LN-N-AIW4)
       Version of the {Heron} for the Royal Navy. 
Sea Hornet, de Havilland D.H. 98
       (P-GB-AC-F-LN-N-ILW2)
       This was a naval fighter derivative of the {Hornet}. The Mk.20
       was a single-seat fighter, the Mk.21 a two-seat nightfighter
       version with a most remarkable, pointed nose, to bring the radar
       antenna in front of the propeller blades. The RN received 80
       single-seaters and 78 two-seaters. But the Mk.21 had limited
       radar capacity and was not suitable for carrier operations. 
       Type: Sea Hornet NF Mk. 21
       Function: nightfighter
       Year: 1946  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 1495kW R.R. Merlin 134/135
       Wing Span: 13.72m  Length: 11.28m  Height: 4.31m  Wing Area: 33.54m2
       Empty Weight: 6455kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 690km/h  Ceiling: 12800m	Range: 2400km
       Armament: 4*g20mm 2*b454kg
Sea Hurricane, Hawker
       (P-GB-AC-F-LN-N-IL1)
       Naval fighter derivative of the {Hurricane}. The Mk.I was not
       flown from carriers, but catapult-launched from so-called CAM
       ships to give convoys some protection against German {Fw 200}
       reconaissance aircraft; the aircraft was then of course lost
       after landing on the sea. Unofficially these were known as
       'Hurricats'. Later models were capable carriers fighters, but
       lacked the performance to combat the best land-based fighters.
       Type: Sea Hurricane Mk. IIC
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1942  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1435hp R.R. Merlin XX
       Wing Span: 12.19m  Length: 9.83m  Height: 3.99m  Wing Area: 23.92m2
       Empty Weight: 2667kg  Max.Weight: 3674kg
       Speed: 550km/h  Ceiling: 10940m	Range: 1460km
       Armament: 4*g20mm
Sea King, Westland
       (M-GB-H-CPU-R5-N-T2)
       Westland licence-builds the Sikorsky S{H-3} helicopter, and also
       produces its own developments. The engines are developments
       of the G.E. T58 installed in the SH-3. Typical for British-built
       Sea Kings is the radar bulge on top of the fuselage, behind the
       engines and rotor mast. After the Falkland war, an AEW version
       was developed with a Searchwater radar, fitted on a rotating arm
       on the right side of the fuselage. The radar is swung up for
       landing and down for operation. Just to add some confusion: The
       RN also operates the {Commando}, and calls it Sea King HC.4.
       Type: Sea King HAS Mk.5
       Function: ASW
       Year: 1961  Crew: 5  Engines: 2 * 1238kW R.R. Gnome H.1400-1
       Rotor Span: 18.90m  Length: 22.15m  Height: 4.85m  Disc Area: 280.59m2
       Empty Weight: 6201kg  Max.Weight: 9525kg
       Speed: 208km/h  Ceiling: 3000m  Range: 1230km
       Load: 22 seats, 2948kg
Seal, Fairey
       (I-GB-AS|A-R-B-N-AR1)
       Version of the {Gordon} for the FAA.
Sea Mosquito, de Havilland
       (S-GB-AC-BFR-HN-N-ILW2)
       Naval adaptation of the {Mosquito} with folding wings and new
       landing gear. No prodcution.
       Type: Sea Mosquito TR Mk.33
       Function: fighter-bomber
       Year: 1944  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 1635hp R.R. Merlin 25
       Speed: 608km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2690km
       Armament: 4*g20mm 4*b500lb 8*r60lb
Seamew, Curtiss
       (S-USA-AS-R-MN-N-AI1)
       The Curtiss {SO3C}-2C reconaissance floatplane in British service.
Seamew, Short
       (P-GB-AC-AP-MN-N-T1)
       Light ASW aircraft, first flown in 1953. The Seamew was a small
       mid-wing monoplane with fixed landing gear and a blunt nose. This
       arrangment provided good downward view for the pilot, but
       resulted in a remarkable ugly aircraft. Only 20 were built before
       the programme was cancelled.
       Type: Seamew
       Function: ASW
       Year: 1953  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 1186kW Armstrong Siddeley Mamba
       Wing Span: 16.76m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight: 378km/h  Max.Weight: 6804kg
       Speed:   Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 
Sea Otter, Supermarine
       (S-GB-AF-R-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane amphibian for reconaissance and SAR. It was broadly
       based on the {Walrus}, with a tractor engine and more refined
       construction. The Sea Otter was the last biplane to enter RAF
       service, in 1944! 292 were built.
       Type: Sea Otter II
       Function: reconaissance / SAR
       Year: 1944  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 870hp Bristol Mercury 30
       Wing Span: 14.02m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 248km/h  Ceiling: 4900m  Range: 1340km
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm
Sea Prince, Percival
       (P-GB-A-C-HN-N-ARW2)
       Navy version of the {Pembroke}.
Sea Sout, Westland
       (P-GB-H-AU-R4-N-T1)
       See {Wasp}.
Sea Vampire, de Havilland
       (P-GB-AC-F-MN-T-J1)
       Naval development of the {Vampire}. In 1949 the RN used the
       Sea Vampire for experiments with belly landings to shorten
       landing runs, using specially reinforced aircraft and a
       suitably covered carrier deck.
Sea Venom, de Havilland
       (P-GB-AC-F-MN-T-J1)
       This was a navalised version of the two-seat {Venom} nightfighter
       version. It was reinforced, and had folding wings. 259 were built
       for the RN and the RAAF. It was license-built for the French Navy
       as the {Aquilon}. 
       Type: Sea Venom FAW Mk.22
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1959  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 2402kg De Havilland Ghost 105
       Wing Span: 13.08m  Length: 11.15m  Height: 2.60m  Wing Area: 25.99m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 7167kg
       Speed: 927km/h  Ceiling: 12040m	Range:
       Armament: 4*g20mm 8*r27kg
Sea Vixen, de Havilland
       (P-GB-AC-F-S-T-J2)
       Originally this swept-wing, twin-engined, twin tail-boom fighter
       was developed as carrier-based all-weather fighter for the RN and
       nightfighter for the RAF. It was cancelled first by the RN and then
       by the RAF, but later reinstated by the RN. The Sea Vixen had 
       An unusual characteristic of the already extraordinary Sea Vixen
       was the assymetric cockpit, offset to port. The observer/radar
       operator sat to starboard, inside the fuselage nacelle. The Sea
       Vixen carried AAMs with infrared guidance. It was finally
       retired in 1972. 
       146 built.
       Type: Sea Vixen F(AW) Mk.2
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1964  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 4540kg R.R. Avon 208
       Wing Span: 15.54m  Length: 17.02m  Height: 3.28m  Wing Area: 60.2m2
       Empty Weight: 12679kg  Max.Weight: 18858kg
       Speed: 1110km/h  Ceiling: 14600m  Range: 1600km
       Armament: 28*r 1350kg
Sedbergh, Slingsby T.21
       (P-GB-AG-T-P-N-N)
       Two-seat training sailplane. The Sedbergh was a a parasol wing
       aircraft with side-by-side seating. Designed during the war, it
       was rejected by the Air Ministry; but a redesigned model entered
       service with Air Training Command in 1947. 218 built.
       Type: Sedbergh Mk.1
       Function: glider trainer
       Year: 1947  Crew: 2  
       Wing Span: 16.46m Length: 8.15m  Height:   Wing Area: 24.20m2
       Empty Weight: 272kg  Max.Weight: 477kg
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Sentry, Boeing
       (M-USA-A-E-LS-N-UJ4)
       The Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft in RAF service. It was
       originally planned to buy an indigenous AEW aircraft, a
       development of the {Nimrod}. But the avionics development
       failed. 
Severn, Saunders / Saunders-Roe A.7
       (I-GB-AF-R-B-N-AR3)
       Three-engined biplane flying boat, an all-metal design. It was an
       angular design with a corrugated hull planking, as tested earlier
       on the {A.14}. The construction of the Severn was too light, which
       resulted in a series of serious structural failures, and it also
       suffered from corrosion. One built.
       Type: Severn
       Function: reconnaissance
       Year: 1929  Crew: 5  Engines: 3 * 490hp Bristol Jupiter XIFP
       Wing Span: 26.82m  Length: 19.66m  Height: 5.86m
       Wing Area: 144.65m2
       Empty Weight: 6720kg  Max.Weight: 12300kg
       Speed: 202km/h  Ceiling: 2720m  Range: 6hrs
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm 4*b227kg
Shackleton, Avro 696
       (P-GB-A-PR-MN-N-ILW4)
       Development of the {Lincoln} for maritime reconaissance. Last
       RAF combat aircraft with piston engines. The RAF celebrated the
       40th anniversary of the first flight of the Shackleton, in 1989,
       with a fly-past of five _operational_ Shackletons. The AEW version
       carried an AN/APS-20 radar, developed originally during WWII, and
       was finally replaced by the Boeing {E-3} {Sentry} in 1991! 188
       built.
       Type: Shackleton M.R.3
       Function: recconaissance
       Year: 1955  Crew: 10  Engines: 4 * 2450hp R.R. Griffon 57A
       Speed: 486km/h  Ceiling: 6100m  Range: 6780km
       Armament: 2*g20mm, 4536kg
Shark, Blackburn B-6
       (I-GB-AC|AS-ABR-B-N-AR1)
       Torpedo-bomber and reconaissance biplane, operating as landplane
       (carrier-borne) and seaplane. Replacement by the {Swordfish}
       began in 1938, but a few were still in service in the beginning
       of WWII.	270 built.
       Type: Shark Mk.II
       Function: reconaissance / torpedo-bomber
       Year: 1935  Crew: 2-3  Engines: 1 * 567kW Armstrong Siddeley Tiger VI
       Empty Weight: 1832kg  Max.Weight: 3651kg
       Speed: 241km/h  Ceiling: 4875m  Range: 1006km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm  907kg
Sherpa, Shorts C-23
       (M-GB-A-C-HN-N-TW2)
       Military version of the Shorts 330, as used by the USAF. See
       {Shorts 330}.
Sherpa, Short S.B.4
       (P-GB-A-X-S-N-J2)
       Aerodynamic test vehicle for a bomber design. The Sherpa had a
       large swept wing and no horizontal tail surfaces. Instead, the
       outboard sections of the wing (about 1/3 of the span) pivoted.
       This was called an 'aero-isoclinic wing'. The Sherpa was a
       modification of the the {S.B.1} glider with two small jet engines,
       installed in the top fuselage decking. The Sherpa had excellent
       flying qualities, but the wing design was never applied to a
       production aircraft. 
       Type: Sherpa
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1953  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 160kg Turbomeca Palas
       Wing Span:   Length: 9.72m  Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:   Ceiling:   Range: 0.75hrs
       Armament: 
Shetland, Short S-35
       (S-GB-AF-RPC-HN-N-ARW4)
       Big long-range flying boat, too late for service in WWII. 
       Two built, the second of which was the prototype for a commercial
       version with 70 seats. 
       Type: Shetland
       Function: patrol
       Year: 1944  Crew:   Engines: 4 * 2500hp Bristol Centaurus XI
       Wing Span: 45.82m  Length: 33.53m  Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 427km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 7440km
       Armament: 13619kg
Shirl, Short
       (I-GB-AS-AB-B-N-IL1)
       Torpedo-bomber biplane. Large flotation bags were carried above
       the double mainwheels; in other respects it was a common biplane.
       Type: Shirl
       Function: 1918
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 375hp R.R. Eagle VIII
       Speed: 160km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Short 74
       (?-GB-AC-?-?-?-?)
       Two-seat carrier-borne floatplane. 18 built.
Short 166
       (F-GB-AS-AB-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane torpedo bomber. Powere by a 130hp Salmson radial.
Short 184
       (F-GB-AS-AB-B-N-IL1)
       Float biplane. The 184 was the first aircraft to sink a ship with
       a torpedo, in 1915. Nevertheless the performance of the 184 with
       a 365kg torpedo was only marginal, and the 900 built were used
       mostly in other roles, during the rest of WWI and later. One flew
       a reconnaissance mission in the Battle of Jutland, other operated
       from the carrier HMS Furious with wheeled landing gear. 
       Type: 184
       Function: torpedo bomber / bomber / reconaissance
       Year: 1915  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 240hp Sunbeam Maori V
       Wing Span: 19.36m  Length: 12.38m  Height: 4.11m  Wing Area: 63.92m2
       Empty Weight: 1680kg  Max.Weight: 2433kg
       Speed: 140km/h  Ceiling: 2740m  Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm, 118kg
Short 225
       This name was occasionally used for the {Short 184}, because it
       (originally) had a 225hp engine. 
Short 310
       (F-GB-AS-AB-B-N-IL1)
       Development of the {Short 184}, with a 310kW Sunbeam Cossack
       engine. 124 were built. 
Short 320
       (F-GB-AS-AB-B-N-IL1)
       Long-range torpedo-bomber biplane on floats. Used until the end of
       WWI. Only one crew member could be carried if a torpedo was fitted.
       Type: 320
       Function: torpedo bomber
       Year: 1915  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 310hp Sunbeam Cossack
       Speed: 116km/h  Ceiling: 915m  Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm 1*454kg torpedo
Short 827
       (F-GB-AS-RB-B-N-IL1)
       Successful float biplane, served until the end of WWI. 
       Type: 827
       Function: reconaissance - bomber
       Year: 1915  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 150hp Sunbeam Nubian
       Speed: 98km/h  Ceiling:	 Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm b
Short 830
       (F-GB-AS-RB-B-N-IL1)
       Version of the {Short 827}.
Short Bomber
       (F-GB-A-B-B-N-IL1)
       Landplane development of the {Short 184} with long-span wings.
       The 83 built were used from October 1916 until April 1917, when
       the Handley Page {O/100} became available. 
       Type: Bomber
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 250hp R.R. Eagle III
       Wing Span: 25.60m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 125km/h  Ceiling: 2900m  Range:
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm, 410kg
Shorts 330
       (M-GB-A-C-HN-N-TW2)
       Twin-engined, high-wing commuter aircraft. The Shorts 330 has
       typical, extremely rectangular lines, with twin tail fins and
       a shoulder wing with bracing struts. Used by a number of air
       forces as utility aircraft, including by the USAF as the {C-23}.
       Type: 330-200
       Function: transport
       Year: 1984  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 893kW P&WC PT6A-45R
       Wing Span: 22.76m  Length: 17.69m  Height: 4.95m  Wing Area: 42.1m2
       Empty Weight: 6680kg  Max.Weight: 10387kg
       Speed: 352km/h   Ceiling:       Range: 1240km
       Freight: 3400kg, 30 seats
Sidestrand, Boulton-Paul
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-ARW2)
       Twin-engined medium bomber biplane. The Sidestrand was a relatively
       clean biplane, with excellent handling. 20 built, of which three 
       were converted to Sidestrand Mk.V, later renamed {Overstrand}. 
       Type: Sidestrand III
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1928  Crew: 3-4  Engines: 2 * 35kW Bristol Jupiter VIIIF
       Wing Span: 21.92m  Length: 14.02m  Height: 4.52m  Wing Area: 91.04m2
       Empty Weight: 2726kg  Max.Weight: 4627kg
       Speed: 225km/h  Ceiling: 7315m  Range: 805km
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm  b476kg
Sidney, Blackburn
       (I-GB-AF-R-?-?-?)
       Reconaissance flying boat, 1930. One built.
Sinaia, Siddeley
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-?2)
       Twin-engined biplane bomber. The engine nacelles were lengthened
       behind the wing, and each accomodated a gunner. One built. 
Singapore, Short S.5, S.12 and S.19
       (I-GB-AF-P-B-N-ILBD4)
       Twin-engined biplane flying boat. The Singapore III was the first
       all-metal flying boat of the RAF. It was powered by four engines in
       two tandem pairs between the wings. The Singapore I and II had been
       unsuccessful prototypes. A few were still in service at the
       outbreak of WWII. About 40 built.
       Type: Singapore Mk.III
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1935  Crew: 6  Engines: 4 * 560hp R.R. Kestrel VIII
       Wing Span: 27.43m  Length: 23.16m  Height: 7.19m
       Wing Area: 170.38m2
       Empty Weight: 8355kg  Max.Weight: 12475kg
       Speed: 233km/h  Ceiling: 4570m  Range: 1610km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Sioux, Bell
       (P-USA-H-AU-R2-P-T1)
       The American Bell model 47 ({H-13}) helicopter in British service. 
Siskin, Siddeley / Armstrong Withworth
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane fighter, developed by Siddeley (which acquired the
       Armstrong Whitworth name in 1919). The original Siddely S.R.2
       Siskin was a wooden biplane designed for the infamous ABC
       Dragonfly engine. Later the Jaguar engine was installed in
       one of the three built S.R.2s. The Siskin Mk.II was a complete
       redesign, and the Mk.III was also very different from the Mk.II.
       In its Mk.III form the Siskin was an all-metal biplane with fabric
       covering. The Siskin Mk.III was the main RAF fighter in the
       late '20s, with 412 built. There were also 50 Mk.IIs and more
       than ten Siskin Mk.Vs completed. 
       Type: Siskin Mk IIIA
       Function: Fighter
       Year: 1925  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 420hp Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar IV
       Wing Span: 10.10m  Length: 7.72m  Height: 3.10m  Wing Area: 27.22m2
       Empty Weight: 935kg  Max.Weight: 1366kg
       Speed: 250km/h  Ceiling: 8300m  Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm,
Skeeter, Cierva / Saunders-Roe / Westland
       (P-GB-H-RU-R3-P-AI1)
       Two-seat observation and training helicopter. 74 built.
       Type: Skeeter AOP Mk. 10
       Function: observation
       Year: 1958  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 200hp D.H. Gipsy Major
       Speed: 162km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 260mls
       Armament:
Skua, Blackburn B-24
       (S-GB-AC-AF-LN-N-AR1)
       A rugged monoplane dive bomber. Advanced in concept, it was
       nevertheless nearing obsolescence when it entered service.
       The Skua was a low-wing monoplane with a distinctive
       'greenhouse' cockpit. Originally intended to act also as
       two-seat fighter, it was clearly unsuitable for that role. The
       German cruiser Koenigsberg had the dubious honour, on 10 April
       1940, to be the first large warship sunk  by aircraft --- 16
       Skuas. 192 built. Removed from first-line service in 1941.
       Type: Skua II
       Function: dive bomber
       Year: 1938  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 664kW Bristol Perseus XII
       Wing Span: 14.07m  Length: 10.85m  Height: 3.81m  Wing Area: 28.98m2
       Empty Weight: 2490kg  Max.Weight: 3732kg
       Speed: 362km/h  Ceiling: 5820m  Range: 1220km
       Armament: 5*mg7.7mm 1*b227kg 8*b14kg
Skyship 600, Westinghouse
       (M-GB-Z-X-*-*-?)
       One airship bought by the RAF for testing.
Snail, Sopwith 8F.1
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       This fighter prototype was designed at the end of WWI. Like many
       other British fighters of that time, it was powered by the
       promising ABC Wasp radial engine --- which ended as a total
       failure. Hence the Snail was abandoned. Three were built, two with
       a conventional structure and one with a plywood monocoque fuselage.
       Type: Snail (monocoque)
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 170hp A.B.C. Wasp I
       Wing Span: 7.72m  Length: 5.79m  Height: 2.39m  Wing Area: 21.24m2
       Empty Weight: 630kg  Max.Weight: 871kg
       Speed: 185km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2-3*mg7.7mm
Snapper, Sopwith
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Late WWI fighter prototype, the last Sopwith fighter. The Snapper
       was a biplane with an ABC Dragonfly engine, that doomed the future
       of the type. Three built. 
       Type: Snapper
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1919 Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 320hp A.B.C Dragonfly I
       Wing Span: 8.53m  Length: 6.27m  Height: 3.05m  Wing Area: 27.13m2
       Empty Weight: 663kg  Max.Weight: 993kg
       Speed: 225km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Snark, Sopwith
       (F-GB-A-F-T-N-AR1)
       Late WWI fighter prototype, a triplane with an ABC Dragonfly engine.
       The Snark had a wooden monocoque fuselage. For its time very, it
       carried heavy armament. Apart from having a disastrous engine,
       the Snark also suffered from structural problems. Three built. 
       Type: Snark
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 320hp A.B.C. Dragonfly I
       Wing Span: 8.08m  Length: 6.25m  Height: 3.30m  Wing Area: 29.91m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 1036kg
       Speed: 209km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 6*mg7.7mm
Snipe, Sopwith
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       The Snipe was a replacement for the {Camel}, designed around the
       new Bentley BR.2 engine. The performance of the Snipe was not
       much better than that of the Camel, but it had improved handling
       and visibility. The 497 built became the most numerous British
       single-seat fighters of the immediate post-war period, and served
       until the mid-twenties.
       Type: Snipe
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 230hp Bentley BR2
       Wing Span: 9.47m  Length: 6.04m  Height: 2.51m  Wing Area: 25.17m2
       Empty Weight: 595kg  Max.Weight: 916kg
       Speed: 195km/h  Ceiling: 6000m  Range: 3.0hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 4*b11kg
Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       The 1 1/2 Strutter was the first British fighter with a fixed,
       forward-firing, synchronized gun. The name was given because of
       the arrangment of the wing cabane. The 1 1/2 Strutter was used
       as bomber and reconaissance aircraft after its usefulness as
       fighter had disappeared. Around 1500 built in the UK, and
       alledgedly 4500 in France.
       Type: 1 1/2 Strutter
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 95kW Clerget
       Wing Span: 10.21m  Length: 7.69m  Height: 3.12m  Wing Area: 32.14m2
       Empty Weight: 592kg  Max.Weight: 975kg
       Speed: 161km/h  Ceiling: 4570m  Range: 3.75hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 60kg
Sopwith 807
       (F-GB-AS-AB-B-N-AR1)
       Floatplane. 75kW Gnome engine. Some were sent to Africa to attack
       the German cruiser Koningsberg, but it was unable to lift bombs
       or torpedos in the hot conditions!
Southampton, Supermarine
       (I-GB-AF-P-B-N-ARB2)
       Patrol fying boat, a development of the civil Swan. The
       Southampton had a neatly curved fuselage, biplane wings
       and three tail fins. The Mk.I had a wooden fuselage, the
       Mk.II a metal one. The 68 built gave long and reliable
       service. 
       Type: Southampton Mk.II
       Function: reconaissance
       Year:   Crew: 5	Engines: 2 * 373kW Napier Lion VA 
       Wing Span: 22.86m  Length: 15.58m  Height: 6.82m
       Wing Area: 134.61m2
       Empty Weight: 4082kg  Max.Weight: 6895kg
       Speed: 174km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 1500km
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm b499kg
Sparrow, Handley Page
       (S-GB-A-BC-HN-N-ARW2)
       Transport version of the {Harrow}.
Sparrowhawk, Gloster
       (I-GB-A|AC-F-B-N-AR1)
       This was a development of the Nieuport {Nighthawk}, which had been
       license-built by Gloster. The Sparrowhawk was built using Nighthawk
       parts, with modifications for naval use as required by the Japanese
       Navy. 50 were delivered, plus parts for 40 more. 
       Type: Sparrowhawk III
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1921  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 170kW Bentley B.R.2
       Wing Span: 8.51m  Length: 5.99m  Height: 3.20m  Wing Area: 25.08m2
       Empty Weight: 839kg  Max.Weight: 982kg
       Speed: 201km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 483km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Spearfish, Fairey
       (P-GB-AC-AB-LN-N-AR1)
       Monoplane torpedo bomber. The Spearfish was a large aircraft with an
       internal weapons bay, and equipped with a remotely-controlled gun
       turret.
       Five built.
       Type: Spearfish
       Function: torpedo bomber
       Year: 1946  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 2585hp Bristol Centaurus 57
       Speed: 482km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 1440km
       Armament: 4*mg12.7mm 2000lbs
Sperrin, Short
       (P-GB-A-B-HN-N-WJ4)
       The Sperrin was a jet bomber of conventional layout, considered
       as a backup design in case there would be trouble with the
       V-bombers. However, Vickers pushed the {Valiant} as interim jet
       bomber, and the Sperrin was reduced to a research aircraft before
       the prototypes were completed. It had a capacious, bulky fuselage,
       a straight wing with taper on the leading edge, and four jet engines
       paired in mid-wing nacelles --- one engine on top of the wing, one
       below. Later it was used to the test the powerful D.H. Gyron engine,
       two of these being installed in the lower parts of the nacelles.
       Two built.
       Type: Sperrin
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1951  Crew: 5  Engines: 4 * 2950kg R.R. Avon R.A.2
       Wing Span: 33.25m  Length: 31.55m  Height:   Wing Area: 176m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 910km/h  Ceiling: 13700m  Range: 
       Armament: 9080kg
S.P.Gn, Sopwith
       (E-GB-AS-R-B-T-?P1)
       Armed, two-seat pusher biplane built for the Greek government. 
Spider, Avro 531
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane fighter. The Spider had a complex arrangement of V-struts,
       without bracing wires, between the wings. It was a good fighter,
       but the Sopwith {Camel} was already in production. 
       Type: Spider
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 130hp Clerget 9B
       Wing Span: 8.68m  Length: 6.25m  Height: 2.38m  Wing Area: 17.55m2
       Empty Weight: 437kg  Max.Weight: 688kg
       Speed: 193km/h  Ceiling: 5970m  Range: 400km
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Spiteful, Supermarine
       (P-GB-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       Supermarine's last piston-engined fighter, looking much like a
       {Spitfire} but completely redesigned, with a straight-tapered
       laminar-flow wing, a wide-track undercarriage, and better
       visibility. But it lacked the praised handling characterics
       of the Spitfire, and had some undesirable ones. Performance
       was not sufficiently improved to start production, especially
       with jet fighters already in production. Only 18 were built.
       Type: Spiteful F Mk.14
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1945  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * R.R. Griffon 69
       Wing Span: 10.67m  Length: 10.03m  Height: 4.08m  Wing Area: 19.51m2
       Empty Weight: 3334kg  Max.Weight: 4513kg
       Speed: 777km/h  Ceiling: 12800m	Range: 908km
       Armament: 4*g20mm
Spitfire, Supermarine
       (P-GB-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       An uncompromised, fast and maneuvrable fighter. The remarkable
       thin elliptical wing made the Spitfire capable of very high
       speeds, but it had to be reinforced several times to retain
       aileron effectiveness. The Spitfire served as first-line fighter
       throughout WWII in increasingly fast and powerful versions, first
       with the Merlin, later with the Griffon engine. The Spitfire was
       continously changed to meet all kinds of threats and demands, as
       low- and high altitude fighter, tropicalized, navalized, or equipped
       as unarmed photo-reconaissance aircraft. Probably the most famous
       military aircraft ever. 20351 built. The RAF retired its last
       Spitfires -- PR Mk. 19 recce aircraft -- in 1954.
       Type: Spitfire Mk. IA
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1938  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1030hp R.R. Merlin II
       Wing Span: 11.23m  Length: 9.12m  Height: 3.86m  Wing Area:22.48m2
       Empty Weight: 2049kg  Max.Weight:
       Speed: 571km/h  Ceiling: 10360m	Range: 805km
       Armament: 8*mg7.7mm
       Type: Spitfire Mk.VC
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1940  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1185hp R.R. Merlin 45
       Wing Span: 11.23m  Length: 9.12m  Height: 3.86m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight: 2313kg  Max.Weight: 3078kg
       Speed: 602km/h  Ceiling: 11280m  Range: 756km
       Armament: 2*g20mm 4*mg7.7mm
       Type: Spitfire Mk. IX
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1942  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1565hp R.R. Merlin 61
       Wing Span: 11.23m  Length: 9.47m  Height: 3.86m	Wing Area: 22.48m2
       Empty Weight: 2556kg  Max.Weight: 4309kg
       Speed: 656km/h  Ceiling: 13400m	Range: 700km
       Armament: 2*g20mm 4*mg7.7mm
       Type: Spitfire Mk. XIV
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1944  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 2050hp R.R. Griffon 65
       Wing Span: 11.23m  Length: 9.96m  Height: 3.86m	Wing Area: 22.48m2
       Empty Weight: 2994kg  Max.Weight: 3856kg
       Speed: 721km/h  Ceiling: 13560m	Range: 1368km
       Armament: 2*g20mm 4*mg7.7mm b225kg
Springbok, Shorts
       (I-GB-A-AU-B-N-AR1)
       Two-seat all-metal biplane, ordered in 1922. The Springbok was
       intended as Army-cooperation aircraft for tropical climates,
       replacing the Bristol {F.2}. It was ordered after extensive tests
       of the Short Silver Streak all-metal biplane, and was based on the
       latter. Four were built. The RAF changed its requirements, and
       the Springbok was developed into the {Chamois}.
       Type: Spingbok Mk.II
       Function: co-operation
       Year: 1925  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * Bristol Jupiter IV
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:   Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 
Squirrel, Eurocopter
       (M-GB-H-T-R?-N-T1|T2)
       Name of the Eurocopter AS 350BB {Ecureuil}, in service with the
       Defence Helicopter Flying School.
S.R.2, Siddely
       See {Siskin}. 
SR.53, Saunders-Roe
       (P-GB-A-F-D-N-J1&R1)
       Mixed power fighter. The SR.53 was intended as a point defence
       interceptor with a rocket engine for high performance and a
       small turbojet for cruise. The SR.53 had a cropped delta planform
       and a T-tail; the jet engine was placed above the rocket engine.
       It was felt that the SR.53 was too small to be practical, and the
       design was developed into the SR.177. Two built.
       Type: SR.53
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1957  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 *  744kg Armstrong Siddeley Viper
				     1 * 3630kg D.H. Spectre HTP
       Wing Span: 7.65m  Length: 13.72m  Height: 3.29m  Wing Area: 25.45m2
       Empty Weight: 3357kg  Max.Weight: 8618kg
       Speed: 2135km/h	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:b 2*msl
SR.177, Saunders-Roe
       (P-GB-A-F-D-N-J1&R1)
       Mixed-power fighter design, developed from the {SR.53}. Similar in
       planform, but with a much deeper fuselage. The jet engine was now
       placed under the rocket engine, and more powerful. Future looked
       good, with interest from the RAF, RN and Germany, when the 1957
       defence White Paper cancelled the RAF version. Cancellation
       of the RN version by the Defence Minister followed four months
       later. Not built.
       Type: SR.177
       Function: fighter
       Year:   Crew: 1 Engines: 1 * De Havilland Gyron Junior
				1 * De Havilland Spectre
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:	Wing Area:
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight:
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
SR/A.1, Saunders-Roe
       (P-GB-AF-F-HN-N-J2)
       Jet-engined flying boat fighter. The requirement for such
       aircraft proved to be imaginary. The SR/A.1 had good performance,
       despite its bulkiness. It was a shoulder-wing monoplane with a
       jet intake in the nose, and exhausts on the sides of the aft
       fuselage. Three were built.
       Type: SR.A/1
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1947  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 1746kg Metropolitan-Vickers F2/4 Beryl
       Wing Span: 14.02m  Length: 15.24m  Height: 5.11m  Wing Area: 38.60m2
       Empty Weight: 5108kg  Max.Weight: 8633kg
       Speed: 824km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 4*g20mm
SS18, Gloster
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Prototype of the {Gauntlet}.
SS19, Gloster
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       More developed form of the {SS18}.
SS37, Gloster
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Prototype of the {Gladiator}.
S.S.A., Bristol
       (F-GB-A-FR-B-N-AR1)
       Armoured version of the {Scout}, designed by Coanda for the
       French government. Pilot, fuel and oil tanks, and engine were
       protected by a steel 'bathtub'. One built. 1914.
Stag, de Havilland D.H.9AJ
       (I-GB-A-AU-B-N-?1)
       Multi-purpose biplane, 1926. It competed unsuccessfully with the
       {Wapiti}.
Starling, Armstrong Whitworth A.W.14
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       The Starling Mk.I and Mk.II were biplane fighters of mixed
       construction. They had little else in common. The Mk.II was
       developed when the Mk.I prototype proved disappointing. Three
       Mk.IIs were built, but no production followed.
       Type: Starling
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1927  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 410hp Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar IV
       Wing Span: 9.55m  Length: 7.67m  Height: 3.20m  Wing Area: 22.89m2
       Empty Weight: 934kg  Max.Weight: 1404kg
       Speed: 278km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mmm
       Type: Starling II
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1930  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 540hp Armstrong Siddeley Panther IIIA
       Wing Span: 10.44m  Length: 7.53m  Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 1463kg
       Speed: 295km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Stirling, Short S.29
       (S-GB-A-B-MN-N-ARW4)
       First of the RAF's four-engined heavy bombers. Soon replaced
       by the {Lancaster} and {Halifax}, and used as targer tug. The
       shortcomings of the Stirling were mostly due to faulty
       specifications. The Stirling had a too small wing, and the
       towering high undercarriage of the Stirling was required to
       give the small wing a sufficient incidence for take-off and
       landing. The Stirling Mk.V was a transport version. 2375 built.
       Type: Stirling Mk. II
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1940  Crew: 7  Engines: 4 * 1230kW Bristol Hercules XVI
       Wing Span: 30.20m  Length: 26.59m  Height: 6.93m  Wing Area: 135.63m2
       Empty Weight: 19595kg  Max.Weight: 31750kg
       Speed: 435km/h  Ceiling: 5200m  Range: 3250km
       Armament: 8*mg7.7mm 6350kg
Stranrear, Supermarine
       (I-GB-AF-P-B-N-ARW2)
       Development of the {Southampton}, originally called the
       Southampton Mk.V, but soon renamed because it little in
       common with the Southampton. 58 were built, most of them
       in Canada. The Stranrear was the last biplane flying boat
       designed by R.J. Mitchell. 
       Type: Stanrear
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1936  Crew:   Engines: 2 * 650kW Bristol Pegasus X
       Wing Span: 25.91m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 268km/h  Ceiling: 5600m  Range: 1600km
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm 454kg
Streamline Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       See {FB.9}.
Strikemaster, BAC 167
       (P-GB-A-AT-LN-N-J1)
       Development of the {Jet Provost} with enhanced ground-attack
       capability. The 167 carries a four times larger load than the
       Jet Provost. 146 were sold, most to third-world airforces.
       Type: Strikemaster
       Function: trainer / attack
       Year: 1968  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 1547kg R.R. Viper 535
       Wing Span: 11.23m  Length: 10.27m  Height: 3.34m  Wing Area: 19.85m2
       Empty Weight: 2810kg  Max.Weight: 5216kg
       Speed: 775km/h  Ceiling: 13400m	Range: 2225km
       Armament: 2*mg7.62mm 1360kg
Student, Miles M.100
       (P-GB-A-T-HN-N-OJ1)
       In 1947 the Miles company went into receivership, but in
       1957 the Miles brothers flew the M.100 Student, a private-venture
       jet trainer. It had slighlty swept wings, an engine installed in
       the dorsal position, and twin tailfins. The RAF preferred the
       {Jet Provost}. 
Sturgeon, Short
       (P-GB-AC-UT-MN-N-ILW2)
       Naval liaison and target tug aircraft. Originally intended as
       carrier-borne reconaissance bomber, but this requirement was
       dropped when WWII ended and the plans for large carries abandoned.
       The Sturgeon was a large, but clean twin-engined design with a
       distinctive glazed nose. 24 Sturgeon TT Mk.2 target tugs
       were built, and two S Mk.1 gunnery trainers.
       Type: Sturgeon TT Mk.2
       Function: target tug
       Year: 1946  Crew: 2-3  Engines: 2 * 2080hp R.R. Merlin 140
       Wing Span: 18.23m  Length: 14.91m  Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 10136kg
       Speed: 589km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
Sunbeam, Short
       (?-GB-AF-R-?-?-?)
       Reconaissance flying boat.
Sunderland, Short S-25
       (S-GB-AF-P-HN-N-ARW4)
       Long-range patrol flying boat, based on the pre-WWII series of
       civil 'Empire' flying boats. The Sunderland was one of the most
       successful flying boats of WWII. It served with the RAF througout
       the war, and postwar small numbers were retained until 1959. 
       The Sunderland was reliable and well-armed, but its range was not
       long enough to cover the Atlantic entirely. The engines were
       Bristol Pegagus or Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp radials. 749 were
       built.
       Type: Sunderland V
       Function: patrol
       Year: 1944  Crew:   Engines: 4 * 895kW P&W R-1830-90B
       Wing Span: 34.38m  Length: 26.00m  Height: 10.52m
       Wing Area: 156.72m2
       Empty Weight: 16738kg  Max.Weight: 29484kg
       Speed: 343km/h  Ceiling: 5455m  Range: 4330km
       Armament: 10*mg7.7mm 2*mg127mm 2250kg
Super Lynx, Westland
       (M-GB-H-U-R4-N-T2)
       Upgraded development of the {Lynx}. More powerful R.R. Gem engines,
       new rotor of advanced construction and design, and a reconfigured
       nose radome. 
Supermarine 224
       (I-GB-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       This monoplane fighter was the predecessor of the {Spitfire},
       in the sense that the latter was created from the 224 by
       incremental redesign -- which changed virtually all features.
       The 224 was a heavy, ugly and dissapointing monoplane with a
       thick inverted gull wing and a trousered undercarriage. The
       importance of the 224 is that R.J. Mitchell learnt how NOT
       to design a fighter. One built.
       Type: 224
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1934  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 600hp R.R. Goshawk III
       Wing Span: 13.97m  Length: 8.97m  Height: 3.63m	Wing Area: 27.40m2
       Empty Weight: 1552kg  Max.Weight: 2151kg
       Speed: 367km/h  Ceiling: 11825m Range:
       Armament: 4*mg7.7mm
Supermarine 317
       Design for a four-engined bomber, 1936. The 317 looked very
       promising, being 160km/h faster than the Lancaster. But the
       destruction of the two uncompleted prototypes during a German
       air raid caused the project to be abandone. Supermarine was
       already overloaded. 
Supermarine 322
       (S-GB-AC-AB-N-N-?)
       Shipboard torpedo- and dive bomber. The 322 competed with the
       Fairey {Barracuda}, which was preferred by the FAA. It was a more
       advanced design, with variable incidence wings. The prototype
       was used for aerodynamic research. First flown in 1943.
Supermarine 508
       (P-GB-A-X-LN-N-J2)
       Test aircraft. The 508 had two jet engines, a straight wing and a
       V-tail. The 508 was a development of the unbuilt 505 design for a
       fighter without undercarriage, intended for belly landings on a
       'flexible' carrier deck! One built.
       Type: 508
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1951  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 2948kg R.R. Avon RA.3
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: (4*g20mm)
Supermarine 510
       (P-GB-A-X-LS-N-J1)
       Swept-wing test aircraft, using the fuselage of the Attacker.
       Despite its modest performance, this was the precursor of the
       {Swift} fighter, via the {Supermarine 528}, {Supermarine 535},
       and {Supermarine 541}.
       Type: 510
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1948  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 2315kg R.R. Nene
       Wing Span: 9.66m  Length: 11.61m  Height: 2.68m	Wing Area: 25.36m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 5534kg
       Speed: 982km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Supermarine 517
       (P-GB-A-X-LS-N-J1)
       This was the 510, modified with a movable rear fuselage to
       vary the tail incidence.
Supermarine 525
       (P-GB-A-X-LS-N-J2)
       Swept-wing development of the {Supermarine 508}. The 525 had
       50 degrees wing sweep and a conventional tail. It was the
       precursor of the {Scimitar}.
       Type: 525
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1954  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 3405kg R.R. Avon RA.7
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Supermarine 528
       (P-GB-A-X-LS-N-J1)
       Development of the {Supermarine 510}. It had an afterburning
       engine and numerous other improvements. It was soon modified
       even more to become the {Supermarine 535}.
Supermarine 529
       (P-GB-A-X-LN-N-J2)
       A slightly improved {upermarine 508}, in fact the modified
       second prototype of the 508. One built.
       Type: 529
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1952  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 2948kg R.R. Avon RA3
       Wing Span: 12.50m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 31.59m2
       Empty Weight: 9373kg  Max.Weight: 10244kg
       Speed: 977km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: (4*g20mm)
Supermarine 535
       (P-GB-A-X-LS-N-J1)
       The 535 was the modified {Supermarine 510}. The fuselage was made
       longer, a tricycle undercarriage was fitted, and other refinements
       were made. 
       Type: 535
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1950  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * R.R. Nene
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Supermarine 541
       (P-GB-A-X-LS-N-J1)
       This was a development of the {Supermarine 535} with a R.R. Avon
       engine. It became the prototype of the {Swift}. 
Swallow, British Aircraft
       (I-GB-A-T-LN-N-AR1)
       This was a license-built version of the German Klemm {L.25}.
       134 were built.
       Type: Swallow II
       Function: liaison
       Year: 1927  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 66kW Pobjoy Cataract III
       Speed: 180km/h  Ceiling: 5180m  Range: 675km
Swallow, de Havilland DH-108
       (P-GB-A-X-S-F-J1)
       Tailless experimental swept-wing jet aircraft. The DH-108, flown
       by John Derry, was the British first aircraft to fly faster than
       the speed of sound -- against the will of its pilot. Geoffrey
       de Havilland had been killed in an earlier attempt.
       Type: Swallow
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1948  Crew: 1  Engines:
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Swallow, Sopwith
       (F-GB-A-F-P-N-AR1)
       Parasol monoplane, using the {Camel} fuselage with a new wing.
       Performance was inadequate; one built.
       Type: Swallow
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 110hp Le Rhone OJ
       Wing Span: 8.79m  Length: 5.72m  Height: 3.10m  Wing Area: 14.86m2
       Empty Weight: 403kg  Max.Weight: 644kg
       Speed: 182km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Swift, Blackburn T.1
       (I-GB-AC-AB-B-N-IL1)
       Single-seat torpedo bomber.
       Type: Swift
       Function: torpedo bomber
       Year: 1920  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 335kW Napier Lion IB
       Speed: 171km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 560mk
       Armament:
Swift, Supermarine
       (P-GB-A-FR-LS--N-J1)
       Fighter development of the {Supermarine 535}. The career of the
       Swift, the first British swept-wing jet fighter, was spoiled by
       serious handling and engine problems. The Swift F Mk.1 fighter
       was quickly abandoned by the RAF. Later around 50 FR Mk.5
       photo-recce aircraft served a short period. The last version
       Swift Mk.7, armed with Fireflash AAMs, was a modern and effective
       weapons system, but only 12 were built. Total production 167. 
       Type: Swift FR Mk.5
       Function: reconaissance / fighter 
       Year: 1952  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 4130kg R.R. Avon 108
       Wing Span: 9.85m  Length: 12.88m  Height: 4.02m  Wing Area: 30.44m2
       Empty Weight: 6094kg  Max.Weight: 9831kg
       Speed: 1148km/h  Ceiling: 13960m  Range: 1014km
       Armament: 2*g30mm 910kg
Swordfish, Fairey
       (S-GB-AC-A-B-N-AR1)
       By far the most succesful and famous biplane fighting aircraft of
       WWII. The 'Stringbag' served throughout the war as torpedo bomber,
       ASW aircraft, minelaying aircraft, ground attack aircraft and
       trainer, and was extremely succesfull, escpecially when writing
       history with the famous attack on Taranto, 11 November 1940.
       But of course the RN should never have gone to war with a biplane
       torpedo bomber! 2391 built.
       Type: Swordfish Mk. II
       Function: torpedo bomber
       Year: 1936  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 560kW Bristol Pegagus 30
       Wing Span: 13.92m  Length: 11.12m  Height: 3.93m  Wing Area: 56.39m2
       Empty Weight: 2359kg  Max.Weight: 4196kg
       Speed: 224km/h  Ceiling: 3780m  Range: 1240km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 730kg
Sycamore, Bristol 171
       (P-GB-H-U-R3-P-AR1)
       Light helicopter, a fairly conventional design, suitable for many
       roles.
       Type: Sycamore HR.14
       Function: 1951
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 410kW Alvis Leonides 73
       Rotor Span: 14.81m  Length: 14.07m  Height: 3.71m  Disc Area: 172.22m2
       Empty Weight: 1728kg  Max.Weight:  2540kg
       Speed: 205km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 4 seats
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T1/37, Heston
       (I-GB-A-T-N-N-AI1)
       Trainer monoplane prototype. The bulky T1/37 was unsatisfactory. Two
       built.
       Type: T1/37
       Function:
       Year: 1938  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 190hp D.H. Gipsy Queen
       Speed: 235km/h  Ceiling:	 Range:
       Armament:
T.7B, Blackburn
       (I-GB|JAP-AC-AB-B-N-IL1)
       Carrier-borne torpedo bomber. Built by Mitsubishi as the {B2M}.
T-VIII W, Fokker
       (S-GB-AS-AB-LN-N-ARW2)
       Twin-engined floatplane, designed as torpedo bomber for the
       Dutch Navy. After May 1940, some T-VIII W were flown to England
       and used, with Dutch crews, for sea reconaissance; others were
       in German service...
       Type: T-VIII W
       Function: torpedo bomber
       Year: 1940  Crew: 3-4  Engines: 2 * Wright R-975-E3
       Speed: 285km/h  Ceiling: 6800m  Range: 2750m
       Armament: 2*mg7.9mm 600kg
T.20, Slingbsy
       (S-GB-AG-T-P-N-N)
       Parasol-wing, two-seat training glider. Tested by the RAF Training
       Command in 1944, but rejected. The single prototype was later
       fitted with research equipment, and towed behind the carriers
       Pretoria Castle and Illustrious to investigate the turbulence
       and airflow behind them.
       Type: T.20
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1944  Crew: 2  Engines: 0
       Wing Span: 16.61m  Length: 7.39m  Height:  Wing Area: 266.95m2
       Empty Weight: 231kg  Max.Weight: 454kg
       Speed:	Ceiling:
T.24, Slingsby
       (S-GB-AG-T-P-N-N)
       Parasol-wing, two-seat training glider. Three built. 
       Type: T.24
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1946  Crew: 2  Engines: 0
       Wing Span: 16.56m  Length: 8.75m  Height:   Wing Area: 24.7m2
       Empty Weight: 360kg  Max.Weight: 545kg
       Speed:   Ceiling:   Range: 
T.188, Bristol
       (P-GB-A-X-D-N-JW2)
       See {Bristol 188}.
Tabloid, Sopwith
       (F-GB-AS|A-XR-B-N-AR1)
       Won the Schneider Cup race of 1914, and subsequently adopted as
       reconnaissance aircraft. Around 40 built.
       Type: Tabloid
       Function: reconnaissance
       Year: 1914  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 80hp Gnome
       Speed: 148km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
Tabor, Tarrant
       (I-GB-A-B-T-N-ILBD4|ILB2)
       Large triplane bomber with a wing span of 131ft, larger than a
       {Lancaster} or {B-17}. This monstrosity was destroyed while taking
       off for its first flight; because two engines were placed between
       the upper wings, far above the center of gravity, the Tabor nosed
       over.
       Type: Tabor
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1919  Crew: 5  Engines: 6 * 500hp Napier Lion
       Speed: 177km/h  Ceiling: 3962m  Range: 1900km
       Armament: 2100km
Tadpole, Armstrong Whithworth
       (F-GB-A-R-B-N-IL1)
       The Tadpole was a reconaissance modification of the {D.H.9}A, with
       a strongly modified aft fuselage, incorporating a belly gondola
       with fore and aft windows.
       Type: Tadpole
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1920  Crew:   Engines:  1 *
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:	Wing Area:
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight:
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Tarpon, Grumman
       (S-USA-AC-AB-MN-N-AR1)
       Name originally assigned to the {Avenger}.
T.B.8, Bristol
       (E-GB-A-TR-?-?-?)
       Two-seat trainer/reconaissance aircraft. 1913.
TC.33 Goshawk, Gloster
       (I-GB-A-C-B-N-ILB2)
       Troop transport. The TC.33 was of deliberately conservative
       design, with biplane wings, fixed landing gear, and engines
       installed in push/pull tandem nacelles. Performance was
       disappointing, and only one was built. 
       Type: TC.33
       Function: transport
       Year: 1932  Crew:   Engines: 4 * 580hp R.R. Kestrel
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range: 1930km
       Load: 30 seats
Tempest, Hawker
       (S-GB-A-F-LN-N-IL1|AR1)
       Development of the {Typhoon} with a new, thinner wing, a longer
       fuselage, and an all-round vision canopy. Finding a satisfactory
       engine proved to be a problem, but some 400 Tempest Mk. Vs were
       built with a Napier Sabre II engine before the war ended, and these
       proved to be excellent all-round fighters. The Tempest II (Bristol
       Centaurus) and Tempest VI (Sabre VI) were post-war developments.
       1418 built.
       Type: Tempest Mk. II
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1944  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1860kW Bristol Centaurus 5
       Wing Span: 12.49m  Length: 1049m  Height: 4.72m  Wing Area: 28.21m2
       Empty Weight: 4218kg  Max.Weight: 6305kg
       Speed: 710km/h  Ceiling: 11300m	Range: 1320km
       Armament: 4*g20mm 820kg
       Type: Tempest Mk. V
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1943  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1626kW Napier Sabre II
       Wing Span: 12.50m  Length: 10.26m  Height: 4.90m  Wing Area: 28.06m2
       Empty Weight: 4802kg  Max.Weight: 6142kg
       Speed: 686km/h  Ceiling: 11125m  Range: 1190km
       Armament: 4*g20mm 
Thunderbolt, Republic
       (S-USA-A-F-LN-N-AR1)
       The U.S. {P-47} Thunderbolt fighter.
Tiger Moth, de Havilland D.H.82
       (IS-GB-A-T-B-N-AI1)
       One of the most famous biplane trainers. The RAF used the
       Tiger Moth for 15 years, the Navy continued to use them
       well into the late 1960s, and many are still flying. The
       Tiger Moth was a sturdy, conventional design based on
       the D.H.60, with new, slightly swept wings. 
       Type: Tiger Moth II
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1932  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 130hp D.H. Gipsy Major
       Wing Span: 8.94m  Length: 7.29m  Height: 2.68m  Wing Area: 22.20m2
       Empty Weight: 506kg  Max.Weight: 828kg
       Speed: 175km/h  Ceiling: 4150m  Range: 490km
       Armament: 8*b9.7kg
Titania, Fairey
       (I-GB-AF-?-B-?-?4)
       Large four-engined biplane flying boat. 1925.
Tomahawk, Curtiss
       (S-USA-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       The Curtiss Hawk 81A, more or less equivalent to the USAAF {P-40}C.
       Models later than P-40D were known as {Kittyhawk} in the RAF. 
Tomtit, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-T-B-N-?1)
       Two-seat training biplane. Only 31 were built: 25 for the RAF and
       some for Canada and New Zealand.
       Type: Tomtit
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1932  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 112kW Armstrong Siddeley Mongoose IIC
       Wing Span: 8.71m  Length: 2.54m  Height:   Wing Area: 22.09m2
       Empty Weight: 499kg  Max.Weight: 794kg
       Speed: 200km/h  Ceiling: 5945m  Range: 
Tornado, Hawker
       (S-GB-A-F-LN-N-AR1|IL1)
       The Tornado was a parallel design to the {Typhoon}, with a
       different engine installation. This troublesome R.R. Vulture
       engine also caused its abandonment. One was converted to test
       the Bristol Centaurus radial. Four built: two prototypes, one
       production aircraft, and one prototype with the Centaurus engine.
       Type: Tornado (Vulture)
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1941  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1760hp R.R. Vulture V
       Wing Span: 12.77m  Length: 10.00m  Height: 4.47m  Wing Area: 26.29m2
       Empty Weight: 3800kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 640km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 12*mg7.7mm
       Type: Tornado (Centaurus)
       Function: fighter.
       Year: 1939  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 2210hp Bristol Centaurus CE.4S
       Wing Span:   Length: 9.73m  Height: 4.47m  Wing Area: 26.3m2
       Empty Weight: 3645kg  Max.Weight: 4685kg
       Speed: 647km/h  Ceiling: 10000m  Range:
       Armament: 12*mg7.7mm
Tornado, Panavia
       (M-GB&D&I-A-AFTR-S-N-J2)
       Multi-role aircraft developed and built in cooperation with Germany
       and Italy. It is a compact twin-engined variable-geometry aircraft.
       The Tornado was also the first production military aircraft with
       flight-by-wire controls. There are strike-attack (IDS), air defence
       (ADV) and electronic warfare (ECR) versions. The ADV has an elongated
       nose. The original contractors bought 933 aircraft, but production is
       still underway for Saudi-Arabia. The IDS version is considered a
       very effective attack aircraft, but the ADV has been critized
       because it is a long-range interceptor with little capacity for
       dogfights. British IDS Tornadoes will be upgraded to GR.4
       configuration. The loss of six Tornadoes during the 1992 Gulf War
       resulted in a storm of criticisim, most of it unjustified. 
       Type: Tornado F Mk.3
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1986  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 8530kg Turbo-union RB199-34R Mk.104
       Wing Span: 13.91m/8.60m  Length: 18.08m  Height: 5.95m
       Wing Area: 30.00m2/
       Empty Weight: 14501kg  Max.Weight: 27987kg
       Speed: 2333km/h	Ceiling: 21335m  Range: 3600km
       Armament: 1*g27mm msl
       Type: Tornado GR.1
       Function: attack
       Year: 1982  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 71.4kN Turbo-union RB199-34R Mk.101
       Wing Span: 13.90m/8.60m  Length: 16.70m  Height: 5.70m
       Wing Area: 30m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 27210kg
       Speed: 1480km/h	Ceiling: 15240m  Range: 3890km
       Armament: 2*g27mm  8980kg
Traveller, Beech
       (IS-USA-A-CU-B-N-AR1)
       The USAAF U{C-43}.
Triplane, Austin
       (F-GB-A-F-T-N-AR1)
       Single-engined triplane fighter.
Triplane, Sopwith
       (F-GB-A-F-T-N-AR1)
       Fighter triplane. The fuselage was similar to that of the {Pup},
       but the wings were new, with a narrow chord and I-struts. It
       possessed a high maneuvrability and an excellent climb rate. The
       brief but spectacular succes of the Triplane initiated the design
       of a number of triplane fighters, amongst them the famous
       {Fokker Dr.I}. Only 144 were built.
       Type: Triplane
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 130hp Clerget
       Wing Span: 8.08m  Length: 5.94m  Height: 3.20m  Wing Area: 21.46m2
       Empty Weight: 450kg  Max.Weight: 642kg
       Speed: 187km/h  Ceiling: 6250m  Range: 2.75hrs
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
Triple Tractor, Short
       (E-GB-A|AS-B-N-?1|?2)
       A two-seat tractor biplane. It could be used with wheels or floats.
       One was built with two engines, the second engine driving two
       propellers in Wright Flyer-style.
       Type: Triple-Tractor
       Function:
       Year: 1912  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 *
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Tristar, Lockheed
       (M-USA-A-C|K-LS-N-JW2&J1)
       The RAF is the only military user of the Tristar airliner. It had
       some of them converted to tanker/transport aircraft.
TSR.2, BAC
       (P-GB-A-AB-HN-N-J2)
       A compact attack and strike aircraft. The TSR.2 was a big aircraft
       with a high wing loading, optimized for low-level flying; it was
       loaded with special equipment for its mission. It was a great
       technical achievement, but the project was a financial and
       management disaster. The {F-111} was ordered to replace it, but
       later cancelled; the RAF finally adopted the {Buccaneer} as strike
       aircraft.
       Type: TSR-2
       Function: attack
       Year: 1964  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 136kN Bristol Siddeley Olympus 22R
       Wing Span: 11.28m  Length: 27.13m  Height: 7.32m  Wing Area: 65m2
       Empty Weight: 20334kg  Max.Weight: 34500kg
       Speed: 2185km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 6880km
       Armament: 
TTA, Bristol
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-ILB2)
       Twin-engined fighter, a large biplane. The TTA was designed to have
       a gunner in the nose. The invention of synchronization gear for
       fixed guns made the TTA superfluos. Only two built.
       Type: TTA
       Function: fighter 
       Year: 1916  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 120hp Beardmore
       Wing Span: 16.30m  Length: 11.94m  Height: 3.81m  Wing Area: 75.90m2
       Empty Weight: 1733kg  Max.Weight: 2313kg
       Speed: 140km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Tucano, Shorts
       (M-GB|BRAZ-A-T-LN-N-T1)
       Version for the RAF of the Brazilian {Tucano} turboprop trainer,
       with a more powerful engine and some structural modifications.
       Replaced the {Jet Provost}.
       Type: Tucano T.1
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1987  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 820kW Garrett TPE331-12B
       Wing Span: 11.28m  Length: 9.86m  Height: 3.40m  Wing Area: 19.4m2
       Empty Weight: 2210kg  Max.Weight: 2935kg
       Speed: 514km/h  Ceiling: 10365m  Range: 2100km
       Armament:
Turcock, Blackburn F.1
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane fighter. The prototype was built in hope of a Turkish
       contract; hence the name of Turcock. It was of all-metal
       construction with fabric covering. Only one unarmed prototype
       was built.
       Type: Turcock
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1927  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 446hp Armstrong Siddeley VI
       Wing Span: 9.45m  Length: 7.41m  Height: 2.72m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight: 1035kg  Max.Weight: 1236kg
       Speed: 283km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 1.75hrs
       Armament: (2*mg7.7mm)
Tutor, Avro 621
       (I-GB-A-T-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane trainer, of steel tube construction with fabric covering.
       The Tutor was an excellent prilmary trainer. 795 were built,
       replacing the {Avro 504}; many were exported or sold to civil
       customers.
       Type: Tutor
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1932  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 240hp Armstrong Siddeley Lynx
       Speed: 196km/h  Ceiling: 4940m  Range: 400km
Twin, Blackburn
       (F-GB-AS-F-?-T-?2)
       Twin-fuselage, twin-engined seaplane. Intended to attack
       Zeppelins with incendiary darts. 1915.
Twin Hotspur, General Aircraft.
       (S-GB-AG-CT-MN-T-N)
       To create a larger glider to {Hotspur} fuselage weere joined
       by a new wing centre section.
       Type: Twin Hotspur.
       Function: glider
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines:
       Speed: 240km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Load: 16 seats
Twin Pioneer, Scottish Aviation
       (P-GB-A-UC-HN-N-ARW2)
       Twin-engined STOl transport, a sturdy design with fixed landing
       gear and twin tail fins. 87 were built, including 39 for the RAF. 
       Type: Pioneer CC Mk.2
       Function: transport
       Year: 1955  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 560hp Alivis Leonides 531
       Wing Span: 23.32m  Length: 13.79m  Height: 3.73m
       Wing Area: 62.24m2
       Empty Weight: 4627kg  Max.Weight: 6622kg
       Speed: 266km/h  Ceiling: 6100m  Range: 1080km
       Load: 16 seats, 907kg
Typhoon, Hawker
       (S-GB-A-F-LN-N-IL1)
       The so-called 'N type' fighter (developed in parallel with the 
       {Tornado}) was powered by a 2200hp Napier Sabre engine. This
       powerful engine gave the Typhoon exceptional low-altitude
       performance, but it had a lot of teething troubles. Another
       problem was the conservative wing design, with a thickness
       of 18%, which was resulted in serious compressibility problems. 
       A bad high-altitude performance and problems with the tail
       structure --- finally traced back to a failure of the elevator
       balance weight causing flutter --- sealed its failure as an
       all-round fighter. The Typhoon then earned fame as ground attack
       aircraft. 3332 built.
       Type: Typhoon Mk. IB
       Function: fighter-bomber
       Year: 1941  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 1600kW Napier Sabre IIA
       Wing Span: 12.67m  Length: 9.73m  Height: 4.52m  Wing Area: 25.8m2
       Empty Weight: 3945kg  Max.Weight: 5860kg
       Speed: 650km/h  Ceiling: 10400m	Range: 1530km
       Armament: 4*g20mm 2*b450kg
--U--------------------------------------------------------------------------
U-125, BAe
       (P-GB-A-CU-LS-N-FJ2)
       SAR version of the {BAe 125}, developed for the JASDF.
--V--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Valentia, Vickers
       (I-GB-A-C-B-N-ARB2)
       Biplane transport aircraft, a development of the {Victoria} with
       radial Pegasus engines instead of in-line Napier Lions. The
       Valentia also had a tailwheel, while the Victoria had a skid.
       82 were built, most conversions from Victorias. 
       Type: Valentia I
       Function: bomber / transport
       Year: 1934  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 470kW Bristol Pegasus II Mk.3
       Wing Span: 26.62m  Length: 18.14m  Height: 5.41m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight: 4964kg  Max.Weight: 8845kg
       Speed: 195km/h  Ceiling: 4900m  Range: 1290km
       Load: 22 seats
       Armament: 998kg
Valiant, Schleicher ASW-19
       (?-GB-AG-T-?-?-N)
       Sailplane, used by the RAF to train cadets.
Valiant, Vickers 131
       (I-GB-A-AU-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane, an all-metal development of the {Vixen} and {Vivid}.
       It was designed as a replacement for the {D.H.9A}, and has an
       all-metal structure. While the Valiant was popular with test
       pilots, they preferred the {Wapiti}, a recommendation that was
       accepted by the Air Staff. One built. It was later sold to Chile.
       Type: Valiant
       Function: multi-role
       Year: 1927  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 492hp Bristol Jupiter VI
       Wing Span: 13.84m  Length: 10.20m  Height: 3.54m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight: 1380kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 209km/h at S/L  Ceiling: 6000m  Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 227kg
Valiant, Vickers
       (P-GB-A-BR|K-HNS-N-JW4)
       First of the jet-engined 'V-bombers', a four-engined nuclear
       bomber with a high wing with moderate sweepback. The Valiant
       was considered an interim type, pending production of the
       {Victor} and {Vulcan}. Later they were used as tankers. It
       was retired early because of wing spar fatigue. 108 built.
       Type: Valiant B Mk.1
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1955  Crew: 5  Engines: 4 * 4535kg R.R. Avon 201
       Wing Span: 34.85m  Length: 32.99m  Height: 9.80m
       Wing Area: 219.43m2
       Empty Weight: 34419kg  Max.Weight: 63503kg
       Speed: 912km/h  Ceiling: 16460m	Range: 7420km
       Armament: 9525kg
Valkyrie, Saunders-Roe A.3
       (I-GB-AF-R-B-N-IL3)
       Large reconnaissance flying boat. The Valkyrie was a biplane
       of conventional construction. It looked good, but the wooden
       monococque hull was weak, soaked up water and leaked. The
       Valkyrie also had poor flight characteristics. The Air Ministry
       decided to buy flying boats with metal hulls. 
       Type: Valkyrie
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1926  Crew: 5  Engines: 3 * 680hp Rolls-Royce Condor IIIA
       Wing Span: 29.6m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 191km/h  Ceiling: 2930m  Range: 9hr 20min
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm 2*b250kg
Valleta, Vickers
       (P-GB-A-CT-LN-N-ARW2)
       Troop transport derivative of {Viking} airliner, itself a
       derivative of the {Wellington} bomber. The Valetta had a
       reinforced floor, larger doors, new landing gear and more
       powerful engines. The Valetta was also used as VIP transport
       and trainer.
       Type: Valetta C.1
       Function: transport
       Year: 1948  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 1470kW Bristol Hercules 230
       Wing Span: 27.20m  Length: 19.18m  Height: 5.94m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight: 11090kg  Max.Weight: 16556kg
       Speed: 468km/h  Ceiling: 6750m  Range: 2350kg
       Load: 4007kg, 34 seats
Valparaiso, Vickers
       (I-GB-A-RF-B-N-?1)
       Two-seat fighter and reconaissance biplane, developed from
       the {Vixen}. 1924. Sold to Chile (19) and Portugal (at
       least 27).
Vampire, de Havilland
       (P-GB-A-F-MN-T-J1)
       A small, very successful jet fighter. To reduce the length of
       intake and outlet ducting the engine and pilot were placed in
       a short nacelle, and the tail was carried by two slender booms.
       There were single-seat day fighters and fighter-bombers and
       two-seat nightfighters and trainers. It was license-built in
       France, Italy, India and Switzerland; the latter country used them
       well into the 1990's. There was also a nightfighter version with
       side-by-side seating in a wider fuselage, and a trainer developed
       from it. 
       Type: Vampire FB Mk.6
       Function: fighter-bomber
       Year: 1946  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 14.91kN de Havilland Goblin 3
       Wing Span: 11.58m  Length: 9.37m  Height: 2.69m  Wing Area: 24.34m2
       Empty Weight: 3304kg  Max.Weight: 5620kg
       Speed: 882km/h  Ceiling: 13045m	Range: 1960km
       Armament: 4*g20mm 907kg
Vampire, Vickers FB.26
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ILP1)
       See {FB.26}.
Vanelius, Vickers 83
       (I-GB-AF-R-B-N-BP1)
       Development of the {Viking} amphibian, intended as three-seat
       observation aircraft for the fleet. One built. 
Vanguard, Schleicher ASK-21
       (?-GB-AG-T-?-?-N)
       Sailplane, used by the RAF to train cadets.        
Varsity, Vickers
       (P-GB-A-CER-LN-N-ARW2)
       Crew trainer, 163 built. The Varsity was an enlarged development
       of the {Viking} / {Valetta} series. A few served as SIGINT
       aircraft, also in Swedish service.
       Type: Varsity T.1
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1951  Crew: 4 Engines: 2 * 1950hp Bristol Hercules 264
       Speed: 463km/h  Ceiling: 8750m  Range: 4260km
       Armament: 272kg
VC10, BAC/BAe
       (M-GB-A-C|CK-LS-JF4)
       Tanker and transport development of the VC10 airliner. The
       VC10 was a jet airliner with swept wings, a T-tail and and
       four tail-mounted engines. The RAF ordered a number as
       long-range transports; later some of these and a number of
       ex-civilian VC-10s were converted to tankers.
       Type: VC10 K Mk.2
       Function: transport / tanker
       Year: 1982  Crew: 4  Engines: 4 * 9888kg R.R. Conway Mk.550B
       Wing Span: 44.55m  Length: 50.62m  Height: 12.04m  Wing Area: 272.38m2
       Empty Weight: 60872kg  Max.Weight: 135624kg
       Speed: 935km/h  Ceiling: 12190m  Range: 14500km
       Load: 80067kg
Velos, Blackburn
       (I-GB-AC-AB-B-N-IL1)
       Torpedo bomber, development of the {Dart}.
       Type: Velos
       Function: torpedo bomber
       Year: 1925  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 335kW Napier Lion IIB
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Vendace, Vickers
       (I-GB-A|AS-T-B-N-IL1)
       Biplane trainer, designed to have interchangeable float and
       wheeled undercarriage. Two built.
       Type: Vendace Mk.I
       Function: trainer
       Year: 1928  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 205kW R.R. Falcon III
       Wing Span: 13.59m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 1576kg
       Speed: 199km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 
Vengeance, Vultee
       (S-USA-A-AB-LN-N-AR1)
       The U.S. built Vengeance dive-bomber, moderately successfull in
       Burma. The USAF designations were {A-31} and {A-35}. 1931 built.
       Type: Vengeance Mk. IV
       Function: dive-bomber
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines: 1 * 1700hp Wright R-2600-13
       Speed: 450km/h  Ceiling: 7600m  Range: 3700km
       Armament: 8*mg12.7mm 900kg
Venom, de Havilland D.H.112
       (P-GB-A-FB-MN-T-J1)
       This was a development of the {Vampire} with the more powerful DH
       Ghost engine and a thinner, slightly swept-back wing. The Venom
       was obsolescent as an air superiority fighter, but it became the
       standard RAF ground attack fighter. A two-seat nightfighter
       version, with a wider fuselage nacelle, was also developed, and
       the RN adopted this in the navalised {Sea Venom} model. The Venom
       was also exported to several other countries, and served in the
       Swiss air force until 1983. 
       Type: Venom FB Mk.4
       Function: fighter-bomber
       Year: 1951  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 2336kg de Havilland Ghost 105
       Wing Span: 12.70m  Length: 10.06m  Height: 2.03m  Wing Area: 25.99m2
       Empty Weight: 6945kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 961km/h  Ceiling: 14630m  Range: 1730km
       Armament: 4*g20mm, 900kg
       Type: Venom NF Mk.3
       Function: nightfighter
       Year: 1953  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 2336kg de Havilland Ghost 105
       Wing Span: 13.06m  Length: 11.17m  Height: 1.98m  Wing Area: 25.99m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 927km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 4*g20mm
Venom, Vickers
       (I-GB-A-F-LN-N-AR1)
       A thoroughly refined {Jockey}, with cantilever wings, retractable
       landing gear, enclosed cockpit and cowled engine. Handling was
       excellent, but the Venom needed more engine power. The Aquila
       engine was not produced in quantity and the Venom was too small
       for other engines. One built.
       Type: Venom
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1936  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 625hp Bristol Aquila
       Wing Span: 9.98m  Length: 7.36m  Height: 3.27m  Wing Area: 13.56m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 502km/h  Ceiling: 9755m  Range:
       Armament: 8*mg7.7mm
Venture, Vickers
       (I-GB-A-R-B-N-?1)
       Reconaissance development of the {Vixen}. Six built. The type did
       not enter service. 
Ventura, Lockheed
       (S-USA-A-BP-MN-N-ARW2)
       Military development of the Lockheed {Lodestar}. USAF designation
       was {B-34}. Intended as a day bomber, but it was soon found out
       that it was more useful as a sea patrol aircraft.
       Type: Ventura I
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1941  Crew:   Engines: 2 * 1850hp P&W GR-2800
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 8*mg7.62mm 1125kg
Venture, Slingsby T61E
       (?-GB-A|AG-T-?-?-?1)
       License-built version of the Schiebe SF250B Motor Falke 
       sailplane with auxiliary engine. It is used by the RAF
       to train cadets.
Venture, Vickers
       (I-GB-A-?-B-N-P?)
       Pusher biplane, 1923. Six built for the RAF, but never entered
       service.
Vernon, Vickers
       (I-GB-A-C-B-N-BIL2)
       Transport development of the {Vimy}. The Vernon had a new and
       extremely fat fuselage. It was derived from the Vimy Commercial,
       which was also used by the RAF as the Vimy Ambulance. 55 were
       built.
       Type: Vernon Mk.II
       Function: bomber / transport
       Year:   Crew:   Engines: 2 * 336kW Napier Lion 
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:   Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 
Vespa, Vickers
       (I-GB-A-AU-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane army support aircraft. It was not accepted by the RAF, but
       some were bought by Ireland (8) and Bolivia (6). One Vespa,
       equipped with a supercharged engine, set an altitude record of
       13404m.
       Type: Vespa Mk.IV
       Function: ground support
       Year: 1929  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 365kW Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar VIC 
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:   Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 
VFB, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       See {FB.5}.
Vickers 121 Wibault Scout
       (I-GB-A-F-P-N-AR1)
       Parasol-wing monoplane fighter, developed from the French Wibault
       {WIB}. Vickers held the British patents for the Wibault light-alloy
       contruction techniques. Vickers did modify the design, and installed
       a Bristol Jupiter engine. 26 were built for Chile, which used them
       until 1930. It was not entirely satisfactory.
       Type: 121
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1926  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 455hp Bristol Jupiter VI
       Wing Span: 11.00m  Length: 7.21m  Height: 3.50m  Wing Area: 22.00m2
       Empty Weight: 871kg  Max. Weight: 1347kg
       Max. Speed: 232km/h  Ceiling: 7010m  Range: 483km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Vickers 123
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Biplane fighter, a precursor of the {Vickers 141} with a French
       Hispano-Suiza engine, because the originally intended Rolls-Royce
       engine was not yet available. The 123 was an all-metal biplane
       with sleek fuselage lines, and considerable wing stagger. One built.
       Type: 123
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1925  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 465hp Hispano-Suiza 12Jb
       Wing Span: 10.36m  Length: 8.69m  Height: 2.84m  Wing Area: 35.12m2
       Empty Weight: 1033kg  Max. Weight: 1497kg
       Max. Speed: 240km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Vickers 125 Vireo
       (I-GB-A-F-LN-N-AR1)
       See {Vireo}. 
Vickers 141
       (I-GB-A|AC-F-B-N-IL1)
       This was a modification of the {Vickers 123} prototype, with the
       originally intended Rolls-Royce F.IX liquid-cooled V-12 engine.
       The deep radiator under the nose ruined the sleek lines of the
       123; the 141 was certainly ugly. It was a good aircraft, but the
       RAF selected the even better Bristol {Bulldog} for production.
       Trials as a shipboard fighter also failed to produce orders. 
       Type: 141
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1928  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 465hp Hispano-Suiza 12Jb
       Wing Span: 10.36m  Length: 8.23m  Height: 2.72m  Wing Area: 35.12m2
       Empty Weight: 1202kg  Max. Weight: 1678kg
       Max. Speed: 285km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Vickers 143
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       The 143 was a dvelopment of the {Vickers 141}, intended for Bolivia.
       It was powered by a radial engine, had modified wings, and a better
       undercarriage. Six were delivered, three of which survived long
       enough to participate in the 1932 was between Bolivia and Paraguay.
       One made a 'kill' in that war. 
       Type: 143
       Function: fighter 
       Year: 1929  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 450hp Bristol Jupiter VIA
       Wing Span: 10.36m  Length: 8.50m  Height: 3.43m  Wing Area: 31.21m2
       Empty Weight: 1019kg  Max.Weight: 1415kg
       Speed: 241km/h  Ceiling: 6100m  Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Vickers 150
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-ILB2|ARB2)
       Twin-engined biplane night bomber. The 150 was a rather ugly
       biplane with Kestrel or Pegasus engines. The competing {Heyford}
       won the contract. One built. 
Vickers 151 Jockey
       (I-GB-A-F-LN-N-AR1)
       See {Jockey}.
Vickers 161
       (I-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       The type 161 single-seat fighter returned to a old formula: It was
       a pusher biplane with twin tail booms. It was designed to carry
       the 37mm COW gun, which was fixed in a 45 degrees upward firing
       position. The 161 was of all-metal contruction and flew well,
       but the interest in the type vanished together with the interest
       in its armament. One built.
       Type: 161
       Function: fighter 
       Year: 1931  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 530hp Bristol Jupiter VIIF
       Wing Span: 9.57m  Length: 7.16m  Height: 3.76m  Wing Area: 25.08m2
       Empty Weight: 1080kg  Max.Weight: 1520kg
       Speed: 298km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 1*g37mm
Vickers 163
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-?4)
       Private-venture alternative for the {Vickers 150}. The type 163
       was four-engined. One built. 
Vickers 177
       (I-GB-AC-F-B-N-AR1)
       Shipboard biplane fighter, developed as a private venture. It was
       rejected as unacceptable for shipboard use. One built.
       Type: 177
       Function: fighter 
       Year: 1929  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 540hp Bristol Jupiter XFS
       Wing Span: 10.44m  Length: 8.38m  Height: 3.43m  Wing Area: 31.21m2
       Empty Weight: 1286kg  Max.Weight: 1837kg
       Speed: 306km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 756km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Vickers 253
       (?-GB-A-AU-B-N-?)
       General purpose biplane. 
Vickers 432
       (S-GB-A-F-MN-N-ILW2)
       An high-altitude cannon armed fighter, called "Tin Mossie" because
       it looked like a bigger {Mosquito}. The construction techniques
       were unique very advanced. The pilot sat in a pressurized cockpit
       with a bubble dome. Because of the pressurisation of the front
       fuselage, the cannon were to be installed in a fairing under the
       aft fuselage. But performance was not sufficient any more, the
       432 had handling problems and the competing Westland {Welkin} was
       preferred. One built.
       Type: 432
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1942  Crew: 1  Engines: 2	* 1520hp R.R. Merlin 61
       Wing Span: 17.34m  Length: 12.38m  Height: 4.19m  Wing Area: 40.97m2
       Empty Weight: 7427kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 611km/h  Ceiling: 11280m  Range: 2415km
       Armament: 6*g20mm (never fitted)
Vickers Fighting Biplane
       (F-GB-A-F-B-T-ARP1)
       See {FB.5}.
Victor, Handley Page
       (P-GB-A-B|K-S-N-JW4)
       Last of the V-bombers; also used as tanker aircraft. 80 built. The 
       Victor looked a little bit odd with its deep nose bulge and 
       crescent-shaped wings. The latter were intended to keep the Mach
       number constant over the entire wing span. Wing sweep decreases
       gradually from 48.5 degrees at the root to 26.75 degrees at the
       tip. As a bomber it aged rapidly, and in 1964 conversion to tanker
       aircraft began. It is in this role that it was used mostly, also
       during the Falkands war. It was retired in 1993 when the aircraft
       life was expended. 80 built. 
       Type: Victor B Mk.2
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1961  Crew: 5  Engines: 4 * 7830kg R.R. Conway RCo.11
       Wing Span: 36.48m  Length: 35.03m  Height: 8.57m  Wing Area: 223.52m2
       Empty Weight: 41277kg  Max.Weight: 105687kg
       Speed: M0.95  Ceiling: 18300m  Range: 3700km
       Armament: 15875kg
       Type: Victor K Mk.2
       Function: tanker
       Year: 1974  Crew: 5  Engines: 4 * 9344kg R.R. Conway RCo.17 Mk.201
       Wing Span: 34.44m  Length: 35.03m  Height: 8.57m  Wing Area: 204.38m2
       Empty Weight: 51936kg  Max.Weight: 107955kg
       Speed: 964km/h  Ceiling: 15240m  Range: 7400km
       Fuel load: 55792kg
Victoria, Vickers 56
       (I-GB-A-C-B-N-ILB2)
       Biplane transport, developed in parallel with the {Virginia}
       bomber and using much of the structure. The Victoria had a
       bulky fuselage of elliptical cross-section with a blunt nose,
       and looked remarkably ugly. 97 were built, that contributed
       a lot to the development of military air transport.
       Type: Victoria Mk.V
       Function: transport
       Year: 1926  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 570hp Napier Lion XI
       Speed: 177km/h  Ceiling: 4900m  Range: 1240km
       Load: 22 seats
Vigilant, Grob G 109B
       (M-D-AG&A-T-?-?-?1)
       Motorized glider, the Grob G.109B. It is used by the RAF to train
       cadets. 
       Type: Vigilant T Mk.1
       Function: trainer
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines: 1 * 56kW Limbach
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Viking, Grob G 103A Twin Acro
       (M-D-AG-T-?-?-N)
       Sailplane, a two-seater with a composite structure, used
       by the RAF to train cadets.
Viking, Vickers 54
       (I-GB-AF-R-B-N-BP1)
       Small single-engined biplane amphibian. 26 were built for a
       number of airforces.
       Type: Viking Mk.IV
       Function: utility
       Year:   Crew:   Engines: 1 * Napier Lion
       Wing Span: 15.24m  Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 182km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
       Load: 4 seats
Viking, Vickers
       (P-GB-A-C-LN-N-ARW2)
       Twin-engined transport aircraft, developed from the {Wellington}.
       The Viking had a new fuselage, and after the first prototypes also
       abandoned the geodetically constructed Wellington wings. The RAF
       called its own Vikings {Valetta}; but many Vikings served in other
       airforces. 
       Type: Viking IB
       Function: transport
       Year: 1946  Crew:   Engines: 2 * Bristol Hercules 634
       Wing Span: 27.20m  Length: 19.86m  Height: 5.94m  Wing Area: 80.2m2
       Empty Weight: 10546kg  Max.Weight: 15422kg
       Speed: 338km/h  Ceiling: 7240m  Range: 2736km
       Load: 24-36 seats
Vildebeest, Vickers
       (I-GB-A-A-B-N-AR1)
       Light bomber and torpedo bomber, used until 1938. The Vildebeest
       was an ugly biplane of thoroughly practical appearance, very
       typical of British practice during the interbellum. Some did see
       combat during WWII, operating in the Pacific as late as 1942.
       They suffered heavy losses. 209 built.
       Type: Vildebeest Mk.I
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1934  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 622hp Bristol Pegasus I M.3
       Wing Span: 14.94m  Length: 11.18m  Height: 4.47m Wing Area: 67.6m2
       Empty Weight: 1920kg  Max.Weight: 3677kg
       Speed: 230km/h  Ceiling: 5800m  Range: 2000km
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm 500kg
Vimy, Vickers
       (F-GB-A-B-B-N-BIL2)
       The Vimy was a long-range biplane bomber, which was too late for
       service during WWI. But it became famous for the first non-stop
       crossing of the Atlantic, flown by J. Alcock and A. Brown, on
       14 June 1919, and the England-Australia flight of R. and K. Smith
       in the same year. About 230 were built, some were in service
       until 1929. See also {Vernon}. 
       Type: Vimy Mk.II
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1918  Crew: 2  Engines:  2 * 270kW R.R. Eagle VIII
       Wing Span: 20.75m  Length: 13.27m  Height: 4.76m  Wing Area: 122.44m2
       Empty Weight: 3222kg  Max.Weight: 4937kg
       Speed: 166km/h  Ceiling: 4270m  Range: 1450km
       Load: 4*mg7.7mm 1125kg
Vincent, Vickers
       (I-GB-A-A-B-N-AR1)
       Light biplane bomber, development of the {Vildebeest}. 197 built,
       including Videbeest conversions. During WWII it continued in
       service in Africa and the Middle East. 
       Type: Vincent
       Function: bomber-reconaissance
       Year: 1934 Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 470kW Bristol Pegasus II Mk.3
       Wing Span:   Length:   Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 230km/h  Ceiling: 5800m  Range: 2010km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 450kg
Vireo, Vickers 125
       (I-GB-A-F-LN-N-AR1)
       The Vireo was a rather ugly, rectangular monoplane fighter,
       developed by Vickers using the French Wibault construction system.
       It was a low-wing monoplane with fixed landing gear and an open
       cockpit. Because it was intended as a light shipboard fighter, the
       Vireo was a small aircraft with a low-powered engine. Together with
       the high drag of corrugated skinning, this produced low performance.
       One built.
       Type: Vireo
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1928  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 230hp Armstrong Siddeley Lynx IV
       Wing Span: 10.67m  Length: 8.43m  Height: 3.48m  Wing Area: 19.88m2
       Empty Weight: 885kg  Max.Weight: 1157kg
       Speed: 193km/h  Ceiling: 4495m  Range: 
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Virginia, Vickers
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-BIL2)
       The Virginia was a large, ugly biplane with a mediocre
       performance. Nevertheless it was in service for 13 years
       as the RAF's heavy night bomber, until 1937. The Mk.VII
       was given some wing sweepback to correct a c.g. problem,
       and the last model, the Mk.X, had an all-metal construction.
       124 were built, and the last were retired from service
       in 1941.
       Type: Virginia Mk.X
       Function: bomber
       Year:   Crew:   Engines: 2 * 433kW Napier Lion VB 
       Wing Span: 26.72m  Length: 18.97m  Height: 5.54m
       Wing Area: 202.34m2
       Empty Weight: 4377kg  Max.Weight: 7993kg
       Speed: 174km/h  Ceiling: 4725m  Range: 1585km
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm 1360kg
Vivid, Vickers
       (I-GB-A-RF-B-N-IL1)
       Biplane, an all-metal development of the {Vixen}. It was the
       basis for the development of the {Valiant}, but while the
       Valiant had an uncowled radial engine, the Vivid had a clean
       in-line installation. 
Vixen, Vickers 71, 87, 91, 105, 116, 126
       (I-GB-A-RF-B-N-?1)
       Multi-role aircraft, a compact biplane. Small numbers were built,
       with different engines and design changes. They were also known
       as {Venture}, {Valparaiso}, {Vivid} and {Valiant}. 
Vulcan, Avro
       (P-GB-A-BR|K-D-N-WJ4)
       Large, delta-wing jet bomber. Its service life was reduced when
       its role was changed from high-altitude to low-altitude bombing,
       but it can be considered the most successful of the V-bombers.
       According to the fans, it was also the most beautiful one. Its
       saw operational use in the Falklands war, when Vulcan bombers
       attacked the local airfield at Port Stanly after a long flight
       during which they were refuelled several times by {Victor}
       tankers. There was also a reconnaissance version.
       Type: Vulcan B Mk.2
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1960  Crew: 5  Engines: 4 * 9980kg Bristol Siddeley Olympus 301
       Wing Span: 33.83m  Length: 32.15m  Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 113400kg
       Speed: 1030km/h  Ceiling: 19800m  Range: 7640km
       Armament: 21454kg
Vulture, Vickers 78
       (I-GB-AF-R-B-N-BP1)       
       Development of the {Viking} amphibian, with new wings. Two built. 
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W-9, Cierva
       (S-GB-H-X-R?-?-AI1)
       Experimental helicopter. No tail rotor was fitted; instead the
       exhaust was ducted to the tail.
       Type: W-9
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1944  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 1205hp D.H. Gipsy VI (??)
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Wagtail, Westland
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Late WWI fighter prototype, a biplane fighter optimized for
       manoeuvrability and climb. It achieved this performance by using
       the A.B.C. Wasp engine, which was a failure. Five built, of which
       two were unarmed testbeds for the A.S. Lynx engine. 
       Type: Wagtail
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 170hp A.B.C. Wasp
       Wing Span: 7.06m  Length: 5.77m  Height: 2.44m  Wing Area: 17.65m2
       Empty Weight: 338kg  Max.Weight: 603kg
       Speed: 201km/h  Ceiling:	  Range: 2.5hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Wallace, Westland
       (I-GB-A-A-B-N-AR1)
       Single-engined biplane, a development of the {Wapiti} with a
       new engine, a new undercarriage, and a cleaned-up fuselage.
       Performance was greatly improved. The Wallace did not serve
       in the colonies like the Wapiti, but was primarily a part of
       the home-based reserve bomber units. During the beginning of
       WWII it was useful as trainer. 172 built.
       Type: Wallace Mk.II
       Function: multi-purpose
       Year: 1939  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 500kW Bristol Pegasus IV
       Speed: 255km/h  Ceiling: 7350m  Range: 760km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 260kg
Walrus, Supermarine
       (S-GB-AF-PR-B-N-ARP1)
       Catapult-launched, biplane amphibian with pusher propeller,
       developed from the {Seagull}. The Walrus was rather rectangular
       in outline, and did not show that it was built by the same
       manufacturer as the {Spitfire}. It was the standard catapult-
       launched reconnaissance and SAR aircraft for some time. 740
       were built between 1936 and 1944.
       Type: Walrus Mk. I
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1935  Crew: 3  Engines: 1 * 775hp Bristol Pegasus VI
       Wing Span: 13.97m  Length: 11.35m  Height: 4.65m  Wing Area: 56.67m2
       Empty Weight: 2223kg  Max.Weight: 3266kg
       Speed: 217km/h  Ceiling: 5210m  Range: 966km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 272kg
Walrus, Westland
       (I-GB-AC-U-B-N-IL1)
       Shipboard utility aircraft. It used D.H.9 wings. 36 built.
       Type: Walrus
       Function: utility
       Year:   Crew: 3	Engines: 1 * 450hp Napier Lion II
       Speed: 177km/h  Ceiling:	 Range:
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Wapiti, Westland
       (I-GB-A-A-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane multi-purpose aircraft, that used as much {D.H.9} parts
       from war surplus equipment as possible; that included the wings
       and, on the prototype, the tail. Typical for the RAF aircraft of
       the interwar period, and often used by the colonial forces.
       558 built.
       Type: Wapiti Mk.I
       Function: bomber/reconaissance
       Year: 1928 Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 480hp Bristol Jupiter VIII
       Wing Span: 14.15m  Length: 9.65m  Height: 3.61m Wing Area: 45.3m2
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 2343kg
       Speed: 217km/h  Ceiling: 6300m  Range: 580km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 225kg
Warwick, Vickers
       (S-GB-A-B-MN-N-ARW2)
       Twin-engined bomber of geodetic construction, basically a larger
       development of the {Wellington}. Obsolete as a bomber, it was
       used for reconaissance, search and rescue (carrying a lifeboat)
       and transport. Its career was brief, partly because of control
       problems, and partly because better four-engined aircraft were
       available. 850 built.
       Type: Warwick ASR.I
       Function: search & rescue
       Year: 1943  Crew: 6  Engines: 2 * 1850hp P&W Double Wasp
       Wing Span: 29.48m  Length: 20.88m  Height: 5.64m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 360km/h  Ceiling: 5100m  Range: 3200km
       Armament: 6*mg7.7mm
Washington, Boeing B-29
       (S-USA-A-B-MN-N-ARW4)
       The U.S. {B-29} Superfortress heavy bomber. Due to the
       obsolescence of the {Lincoln} and the slow development
       of jet bombers, the RAF had to accept a loan of around
       80 B-29's to keep up its strength.
Wasp, Westland
       (P-GB-H-AU-R4-N-T1)
       Small shipboard helicopter, the Royal Navy version of the
       {Scout}. The Wasp has four insect-like legs with wheels, a
       beetle-eye cockpit, and an engine exposed on top of the aft
       fuselage. 
       Type: Wasp
       Function: ASW
       Year: 1958  Crew: 1-2  Engines: 1 * 530kW Rolls-Royce Nimbus Mk.103
       Rotor Span: 9.83m  Length: 12.29m  Height:   Disc Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 2404kg
       Speed: 193km/h at S/L  Ceiling:   Range: 485km
       Load: 4 seats
W.B.I, Beardmore
       (F-GB-A-B-B-N-IL1)
       A long-range bomber biplane.
       Type: W.B.1A
       Function: bomber
       Year:   Crew: 2	Engines: 1 * 500hp Beardmore Atlantic
       Speed: 177km/h  Ceiling:	 Range:
       Armament:
W.B.II, Beardmore
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Two-seat fighter biplane, broadly based on the {B.E.2}c.
       The W.B.II had a good performance, but the Hispano-Suiza
       engine was in short supply. 
       Type: W.B.II
       Function:
       Year: 1917  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 200hp Hispano-Suiza 8Bd
       Wing Span: 10.62m  Length: 8.18m  Height: 3.05m  Wing Area: 32.88m2
       Empty Weight: 800kg  Max.Weight: 1202kg
       Speed: 193km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2.8hrs
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm
W.B.III, Beardmore
       (F-GB-AC-F-B-N-AR1)
       Development of the Sopwith {Pup} with folding wings and folding or
       jettisonable main undercarriage. 100 were ordered, and the W.B.III
       saw limited service as carrier fighter. Some were sold to Japan. 
       Type: W.B.III
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 80hp Le Rhone 9C
       Wing Span: 7.62m  Length: 6.16m  Height: 2.46m  Wing Area: 22.57m2
       Empty Weight: 404kg  Max.Weight: 585kg
       Speed: 166km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 2.75hrs
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm
W.B.IV, Beardmore
       (F-GB-AC-F-B-N-IL1)
       Single-seat reconaissance biplane. For good visibility, the pilot
       was seated in front of the wings, and the engine between the wings,
       behind the pilot. The front fuselage was made watertight and
       boat-shaped, and small wingtip floats were provided. Three built.
       Type: W.B.IV
       Function: reconaissance
       Year: 1917  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 200hp Hispano-Suiza       
       Wing Span: 10.92m  Length: 8.08m  Height: 3.00m  Wing Area: 32.52m2
       Empty Weight: 932kg  Max.Weight: 1177kg
       Speed: 177km/h  Ceiling:	 Range: 2.5hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
W.B.V, Beardmore
       (F-GB-AC-F-B-N-IL1)
       Single-seat shipboard fighter, a more conventional design than
       the {W.B.IV}, but armed with a 37mm cannon between the cylinder
       banks of the engine. The W.B.V had folding wings, and a
       jettisonable undercarriage for safer ditching. Three were
       ordered, the 37mm cannon being quickly abandoned in favour of
       two 7.7mm guns. 
       Type: W.B.V
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 200hp Hispano-Suiza
       Wing Span: 10.92m  Length: 8.10m  Height: 3.61m  Wing Area: 36.60m2
       Empty Weight: 844kg  Max.Weight: 1134kg
       Speed: 180km/h  Ceiling:	 Range: 2.5hrs
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
W.B.VI, Beardmore
       (F-GB-AC-AB-B-N-IL1)
       Single-seat torpedo-bomber biplane.
       Type: W.B.VI
       Function: torpedo-bomber
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 350hp R.R. Eagle
       Speed: 164km/h  Ceiling:	 Range:
       Armament:
W.B.XXV, Beardmore
       (?-GB-A-F-B-?-IL1)
       Design for a two-seat biplane fighter, an unconventional design
       powered by a Napier Lion engine. Not built.
W.B.XXVI, Beardmore
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-IL1)
       Two-seat fighter biplane, designed for Latvia. The W.B.26 was of
       mixed construction, with angular lines. It had struts, but no
       wire bracing. Handling was excellent, but the aircraft was
       underpowered. Only one was built. It was delivered to Latvia
       in 1926, and flown only three times afterwards. 
       Type: W.B.XXVI
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1925  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 360hp Rolls Royce Eagle IX
       Wing Span: 11.28m  Length: 8.49m  Height:   Wing Area: 33.07m2
       Empty Weight: 1159kg  Max.Weight: 1805kg
       Speed: 233km/h  Ceiling: 6100m  Range: 4hr
       Armament: 3*mg
Weasel, Westland
       (F-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane two-seat fighter, first flown in 1918. It was another
       victim of the A.B.C. Dragonfly radial engine. Three built.
       Type: Weasel
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1918  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 320hp A.B.C. Dragonfly
       Wing Span: 10.82m  Length: 7.56m  Height: 3.07m  Wing Area: 34.19m2
       Empty Weight: 847kg  Max.Weight: 1393kg
       Speed: 210km/h  Ceiling: 6310m  Range: 
       Armament: 3*mg7.7mm
Welkin, Westland
       (S-GB-A-F-HN-N-ILW2)
       High altitude fighter. The design of the Welkin was based on the
       configuration of the {Whirlwind}, with high-aspect ratio, long-span
       wings and Merlin engines. The engines and propellors proved to be
       unreliable, and the wing was too thick, resulting in a low
       limiting Mach number. Because the high-flying bomber treat never
       materialized, the 67 Welkins built were kept in storage. Later
       Westland built a prototype of a two-seat nightfighter version,
       but the development of the advanced cabin pressurisation system
       was the only real benefit from this project. 
       Type: Welkin F Mk. I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1943  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * R.R. Merlin 61
       Wing Span: 21.34m2  Length: 12.65m  Height: 4.65m  Wing Area: 42.73m2
       Empty Weight: 6520kg  Max.Weight: 8970kg
       Speed: 623km/h  Ceiling: 13410m  Range: 2400km
       Armament: 4*g20mm
Wellesley, Vickers
       (I-GB-A-B-LN-N-AR1)
       This was the first bomber to apply a geodetic construction. It
       was a clean monoplane with a very large wingspan; bombs were
       carried in streamlined boxes under the wings. One made a non-stop
       flight of 11500km! The type was obsolete at the outbreak of WWII,
       but some saw combat in the Mid-East. 177 built.
       Type: Wellesley Mk. I
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1937  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 925hp Bristol Pegasus XX
       Wing Span: 22.73m  Length: 11.96m  Height: 3.76m  Wing Area: 58.53m2
       Empty Weight: 2889kg  Max.Weight: 5035kg
       Speed: 367km/h  Ceiling: 10000m	Range: 1766km
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm 905kg
Wellington, Vickers
       (S-GB-A-B-MN-N-ARW2|ILW2)
       Twin-engined medium bomber of geodetic construction. It was the
       main British bomber during the first part of WWII, but the RAF
       was soon forced to abandon daylight attacks because of its
       vulnerability. The Wellington was in production until the end
       of the war. After its replacement in Bomber Command by the new
       four-engined bombers it was flown on numerous other duties, and
       some were used until the 1950s. The Mk.X introduced a fuselage
       structure of light alloy, instead of steel. There were also
       prototypes and a small production series (about 60) of the Mk.V
       and Mk.VI, with early cabin pressurisation systems, which did not
       enter service. 11461 Wellingtons were built, with Pegasus, Hercules,
       Merlin or Twin Wasp engines. 
       Type: Wellington Mk.IC
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1937  Crew: 6  Engines: 2 * 1050hp Bristol Pegasus XVIII
       Speed: 378km/h  Ceiling: 5790m  Range: 2900km
       Armament: 8*mg7.7mm 2040kg
       Type: Wellington B Mk.III
       Function: bomber
       Year:   Crew: 6  Engines: 2 * 1500hp Bristol Hercules XI
       Wing Span: 26.26m  Length: 18.54m  Height: 5.31m Wing Area: 78.04m2
       Empty Weight: 8471kg  Max.Weight: 13381kg
       Speed: 410km/h at 3810m  Ceiling: 5790m  Range: 
       Armament: 8*mg7.7mm 2014kg
       Type: Wellington B Mk.X
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1943  Crew: 6  Engines: 2 * 1675hp Bristol Hercules XVI
       Wing Span: 26.30m  Length: 19.76m  Height: 5.33m  Wing Area: 78.0m2
       Empty Weight: 10194kg  Max.Weight: 16556kg
       Speed: 410km/h  Ceiling: 6700m  Range: 
       Armament: 1814kg 8*mg7.7mm
Wessex, Westland
       (P-GB-H-UA-R4-N-T1|T2)
       Development of the Sikorsky S-58 helicopter. The radial engine
       of the S-58 is replaced by a one or two turboshaft engines, also
       fitted in the nose, behind bulging nose doors. The result is
       extremely ugly, but useful. It was used for transport, search
       and rescue, and VIP transport. Retired in 1996.
       Type: Wessex HC Mk.2
       Function: transport
       Year: 1966  Crew: 2  Engines: 2 * 1007kW R.R. Gnome Mk.110/111
       Rotor Span: 17.07m  Length:   Height: 4.93m  Disc Area: 228.81m2
       Empty Weight: 3767kg  Max.Weight: 6123kg
       Speed: 212km/h at SL  Ceiling: 3050m  Range: 540km
       Load: 18 seats, 1814kg
Westbury, Westland
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-ARW2)
       The Westbury was a big, ugly three-seat 'heavy fighter' biplane.
       The gunners in the nose and behind the pilot each had a 37mm
       COW gun, and a 7.7mm gun was installed in a ventral hatch.
       Two prototypes were built, but the requirement for such a fighter
       did not survive the confrontation with reality. 
       Type: Westbury
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1927  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 450hp Bristol Jupiter VI
       Wing Span: 20.73m  Length: 13.23m  Height: 4.19m  Wing Area: 79.89m2
       Empty Weight: 2198kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 201km/h  Ceiling: 6400m  Range:
       Armament: 2*g37mm
Westminster, Westland
       (P-GB-H-XC-R?-*-T2)
       Large 'skycrane' helicopter with two 2320kW Napier Eland E.229A
       engines. Two built. The fuselage was an open tube structure, making
       the Westminster look as if building hadn't finished.
Whirlwind, Westland
       (S-GB-A-F-LN-N-ILW2)
       A small, fast twin-engined fighter, one of the first to be armed
       with four 20mm cannon. The Whirlwind was a fine fighter that could
       combat single-engined fighters with success. It had the misfortune
       that the  development and production of the R.R. Peregrine engine
       was halted, and no alternative was available. The Whirlwind was
       tailored to this engine and the original specification. When the
       {Hurricane} and {Spitfire} proved to be able to carry the 20mm
       cannon, and the {Beaufighter} filled in the heavy fighter role,
       interest in the Whirlwind faded. Another defiency was its short
       range, with a radius of action of only 240km. It served in small
       numbers (116 built) as fighter-bomber.
       Type: Whirlwind Mk. IA
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1940  Crew: 1  Engines: 2 * 660kW R.R. Peregrine I
       Wing Span: 13.72m  Length: 9.83m  Height:   Wing Area: 23.22m2
       Empty Weight: 3768kg  Max. Weight: 5175kg
       Speed: 580km/h  Ceiling: 9240m  Range: 1300km
       Armament: 4*g20mm b453kg
Whirlwind, Westland
       (P-GB-H-U-R3-P-AR1)
       The Sikorsky S-55 helicopter. The first Whirlwinds were US-built
       S-55s, but later models were built in Britain. The engines
       were P&W R-1340, Wright R-1300 or Alvis Leonides radials. Westland
       also built a version with a Rolls-Royce Gnome turboshaft engine
       in a longer nose.
Whitley, Armstrong Whitworth
       (S-GB-A-BCTU-MN-N-ARW2|ILW2)
       Twin-engined monoplane bomber. The Whitley was one of the first
       heavy night bombers of the RAF, and the first RAF aircraft with a
       stressed-skin fuselage. It had a characteristic nose-down flying
       attitude, because of the high incidence of the wing. Performance
       was mediocre, and from 1942 onwards it was used as trainer and
       glider tug. Around 2900 built.
       Type: Whitley V
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1939  Crew: 5  Engines: 2 * R.R. Merlin X
       Speed: 370km/h  Ceiling: 6100m  Range: 3860km
       Armament: 5*mg7.7mm 3175kg
Whitney Straight, Miles
       (?-GB-A-U-LN-N-AI1)
       50 built.
       Type: Whitney Straight
       Function: liaison
       Year:   Crew: 1	Engines: 1 * 95kW D.H. Gipsy Major
       Speed: 233km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 920km
       Load: 1 seat
Wibault Scout, Vickers 121
       (I-GB-A-F-P-N-AR1)
       See {Vickers 121}.
Widgeon, Grumman
       (S-USA-AF-RU-HN-N-AIW2)
       The U.S. {J4F} amphibian.
Wight Quadruplane
       (F-GB-A-F-T-?-AR1)
       The Wight Quadruplane was characterised by its very short wing span.
       It was built of wood. Both wings and fuselage were later extensively
       modified. One built.
       Type: Wight
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1916  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 110hp Clerget 9Z
       Wing Span: 5.79m  Length: 6.25m  Height: 3.20m  Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:   Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 
Wight Twin Landplane
       (F-GB-A-B-B-T-R2)
       This large twin-boom bomber was built by Wight for the French.
       It crashed during a test flight, and was abandoned. One built.
       Type: Wight Twin Landplane
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1915  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 150kW Salmson-Unne
       Wing Span: 25.60m  Length: 9.90m  Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed:   Ceiling:   Range: 
       Armament: 
Wight Twin Seaplane
       (F-GB-A-B-B-D-R2)
       This double-fuselage seaplane was intended to carry an 18-in
       torpedo, to attack large warships. This turned out be a too
       ambitious goal, and the aircraft could not carry the torpedo
       and a full fuel load. Three built. 
       Type: Wight Twin Seaplane
       Function: torpedo bomber
       Year: 1915  Crew: 3  Engines: 2 * 150kW Salmson-Unne
       Wing Span: 25.60m  Length: 13.33m  Height:   Wing Area: 
       Empty Weight:   Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 128km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 5hrs
       Armament: 1*mg7.7mm, 18-in torpedo
Wildcat, Grumman
       (S-USA-AC-F-MN-N-AR1)
       Formerly known as {Martlet} in RN service.
Windsor, Vickers
       (S-GB-A-B-N-N-ILW4)
       Four-engined heavy bomber of geodetic construction. Prototypes
       only. The Windsor was powered by the latest developments of
       Rolls-Royce Merlin engines. 
Witch, Westland
       (I-GB-A-B-P-N-AR1)
       High-altitude bomber, a parasol monoplane. One built.
       Type: Witch
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1928  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 420hp Bristol Jupiter VI
Wizard, Westland
       (I-GB-A-F-P-N-IL1)
       Parasol-wing single-seat fighter. It stemmed from an experimental
       high-speed aircraft, but after an accident the fuselage was
       modified, the engine installation cleaned up, and armament
       installed. In this form, the Wizard was offered to the RAF as a
       fighter, with a Rolls-Royce Falcon engine. After a second accident
       the Wizard emerged in its Mk.II form, with a supercharged engine
       and an all-metal wing. The Wizard did not prove that the formula
       had any advantages over biplanes, with sluggish handling and poor
       forward view. The Mk.II also had disappointing performance.
       Type: Wizard Mk.I
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1926  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 550hp R.R. F.XI
       Wing Span: 12.04m  Length: 8.18m  Height: 2.84m  Wing Area: 22.11m2
       Empty Weight: 1067kg  Max.Weight: 
       Speed: 303m/h  Ceiling: 7100m  Range:
       Armament: 2 * mg7.7mm, 600 rpg.
                 4 * 20lb bomb
Woodcock, Hawker
       (I-GB-A-F-B-N-AR1)
       Biplane fighter, the first RAF-fighter designed for night operations.
       The Woodcock had bulky, wooden fuselage that offered the pilot good
       forward visibility. It was a rather mediocre fighter, and even the
       completely redesigned Woodcock Mk.II had and structural problems.
       It entered service in 1925, and was retired in 1928. 64 built.
       Type: Woocock Mk.II
       Function: fighter
       Year: 1925  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 380hp Bristol Jupiter IV
       Wing Span: 9.91m  Length: 7.98m  Height: 3.02m  Wing Area: 32.14m2
       Empty Weight: 914kg  Max. Weight: 1351kg
       Speed: 227km/h  Ceiling: 6860m  Range: 2h 45min
       Armament: 2*mg7.7mm
Wolf, Armstrong-Whitworth
       (I-GB-A-TR-B-N-AR1)
       Trainer and reconaissance biplane. Six built.
       Type: Wolf
       Function: trainer/recce
       Year: 1923  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 261kW Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar III
       Speed:	Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament:
Wren, FWA
       (?-SWISS-A-T-LN-N-AI1)
       The Swiss FWA AS 202 Bravo trainer. 
Wyvern, Westland
       (P-GB-AC-A-LN-N-T1)
       This shipboard strike fighter was Westland's last fixed-wing
       aircraft. Engine problems, including two engine changes, made
       the development of the Wyvern protracted and complicated. Full
       service status was achieved ten years after design began, and
       the aircraft was already obsolescent. The Wyvern was a clean
       monoplane with an enormous propeller hub, sporting large
       contra-rotating props, and a big vertical tail surface to match
       this. They saw combat during the 1958 Suez crisis, and were
       generally well-liked. 113 were built.
       Type: Wyvern S.4
       Function: attack
       Year: 1951  Crew: 1  Engines: 1 * 4110hp Armstrong Siddeley Python 3
       Wing Span: 13.42m  Length: 12.80m  Height: 4.57m  Wing Area: 32.98m2
       Empty Weight: 7076kg  Max.Weight: 11113kg
       Speed: 616km/h  Ceiling: 8335m  Range: 1464km
       Armament: 4 Hispano Mk.V 20mm cannon, 200rpg
                 1360kg bombs, rockets or torpedoes
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Yeovil, Westland
       (I-GB-A-B-B-N-IL1)
       Two-seat, single-engined biplane bomber. Three built; the
       {Horsley} was chosen to fulfill the requirement.
       Type: Yeovil
       Function: bomber
       Year: 1925  Crew: 2  Engines: 1 * 650hp R.R. Condor
       Speed: 193km/h  Ceiling:   Range:
       Armament: 454kg
York, Avro 685
       (S-GB-A-C-HN-N-ILW4)
       A transport development of the {Lancaster}, with a bigger fuselage
       of rectangular cross-section and an additional tailfin. Production
       during WWII was limited because it was agreed that the US would
       supply transport aircraft. 257 built.
       Type: York Mk. I
       Function: transport
       Year: 1944  Crew: 5  Engines: 4 * 1280hp R.R. Merlin 24
       Speed: 467km/h  Ceiling: 6500m  Range: 4990km
       Load: 50 - 56 seats
Youngman-Baynes
       (S-GB-A-X-LN-N-AI1)
       A Percival {Proctor} low-wing cabin monoplane, modified to test
       the flap system designed by R. T. Youngman. The aircraft had
       large double flaps over the entire wing trailing edge; the
       ailerons were inset in the flaps. 
       Type: Youngman-Baynes
       Function: experimental
       Year: 1948  Crew:   Engines: 1 * 250hp De Havilland Gipsy Queen 32
       Wing Span: 10.05m  Length: 8.84m  Height: 7.13m Wing Area: 16.7m2
       Empty Weight: 1080kg  Max.Weight: 1635kg
       Speed: 290km/h  Ceiling:   Range: 
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