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Supermarine Sparrow

Interwar (1919–1938)

Supermarine Sparrow — Fixed Wing
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The Supermarine Sparrow was a British two-seat light biplane designed by R.J. Mitchell and built at Supermarine's works at Woolston, Southampton. It first flew on 11 September 1924. After being rebuilt in 1926 as a parasol monoplane, it was re-designated Sparrow II.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Engine
1× 3-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
Thrust / Power
35 hp
Length (ft)
22
Wingspan (ft)
33
Empty Weight (lb)
215
MTOW (lb)
390
Service Ceiling (ft)
3350
Max Speed (mph)
116