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{{distinguish2|the [[Supermarine Seagull|Supermarine Seagull V]], the forerunner of the [[Supermarine Walrus]]}} |
{{distinguish2|the [[Supermarine Seagull|Supermarine Seagull V]], the forerunner of the [[Supermarine Walrus]]}} |
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|name = Seagull ASR-1 |
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|type = Military air sea rescue flying boat |
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|manufacturer = [[Supermarine]] |
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|first flight = [[14 July]] [[1948 in aviation|1948]] |
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|primary user = [[Royal Navy]] |
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|number built = 2 (plus 1 not completed) |
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|status = scrapped 1952 |
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The '''Supermarine Seagull ASR-1''' was the last [[flying boat]] to be built by the [[Supermarine]] company. |
The '''Supermarine Seagull ASR-1''' was the last [[flying boat]] to be built by the [[Supermarine]] company. |
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|payload main= |
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|payload alt= |
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|length main= 44 ft 1½ in |
|length main= 44 [foot (measurement)|ft]] 1½ [[inch|in]] |
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|length alt=13.46 m |
|length alt=13.46 [[metre|m]] |
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|span main=52 ft 6 in |
|span main=52 ft 6 in |
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|span alt=16.0 m |
|span alt=16.0 m |
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|area alt= 40.13 sq m |
|area alt= 40.13 sq m |
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|airfoil= |
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|empty weight main= 10,510 lb |
|empty weight main= 10,510 [[pound (mass)|lb]] |
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|empty weight alt= 4,770 kg |
|empty weight alt= 4,770 [[kilogram|kg]] |
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|loaded weight main= 14,500 lb |
|loaded weight main= 14,500 lb |
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|loaded weight alt= 6,587 kg |
|loaded weight alt= 6,587 kg |
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|type of prop=inline piston engine |
|type of prop=inline piston engine |
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|number of props=1 |
|number of props=1 |
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|power main= 1,815 hp |
|power main= 1,815 [[hp]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*''Supermarine Aircraft since 1914'' by Andrews & Morgan, Putnam, 1981 (ISBN 0-370-10018-2) |
* ''Supermarine Aircraft since 1914'' by Andrews & Morgan, Putnam, 1981 (ISBN 0-370-10018-2) |
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Revision as of 13:25, 13 March 2008
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The Supermarine Seagull ASR-1 was the last flying boat to be built by the Supermarine company.
History
In 1940, consideration was made at Supermarine to design a replacement for the Walrus and Sea Otter. There was a slight interruption in design due to the necessity of moving the Design Office after the bombing of the facility at Woolston. The Aircraft was to be an amphibian monoplane combining the experience gained on the Walrus and Spitfire. A go-ahead from the British Air Ministry to build three prototypes was given in April 1943. There were many delays including having the required power plant change from a Rolls-Royce Merlin to a Rolls-Royce Griffon. The first prototype Supermarine Type 381 did not first fly until 14 July 1948. The second aircraft performed carrier trials on HMS Ark Royal in 1949. Only two prototypes were built, the third being in construction. All were sold for scrap in 1952.
Construction
The Seagull had an all metal construction with a two spar wing, parasol mounted on a structure on top of the hull, known as a pylon. The single engine drove contra-rotating propellers. The whole wing had variable incidence pivoted at the front spar with an actuator attached to the rear spar. The hull was a normal frame and longeron design with chines. The tailplane, on top of the main fin, had a very large dihedral, with smaller fins mounted on its tips perpendicular to its surface.
Specifications (Seagull ASR.1)
General characteristics
- Crew: 3
- Span with wings folded: 23 ft 6 in (7.17 m)
Performance
References
- Supermarine Aircraft since 1914 by Andrews & Morgan, Putnam, 1981 (ISBN 0-370-10018-2)
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