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Air Yacht

Supermarine Aviation Works · United Kingdom · Interwar (1919–1938)

Air Yacht — Fixed Wing
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The Supermarine Air Yacht was a British luxury passenger-carrying flying boat. It was designed by Supermarine's chief designer R. J. Mitchell and built in Woolston, Southampton in 1929. It was commissioned by the brewing magnate Ernest Guinness, and was the first British flying yacht built to the order of a private owner. Only one machine was built.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
United Kingdom
Manufacturer
Supermarine Aviation Works
Operator
Private ownership
Service Entry
1930
Produced
1
Engine
3× 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines
Thrust / Power
525 hp each
Length (ft)
66
Wingspan (ft)
92
Empty Weight (lb)
16808
MTOW (lb)
23348
Service Ceiling (ft)
6500
Max Speed (mph)
102