Martinsyde Buzzard

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F4 Buzzard
Type Biplane Fighter
Manufacturer Martinsyde
Maiden flight June 1918
Primary user Royal Air Force
Number built 333

The Martinsyde F4 Buzzard was developed as a powerful and fast biplane fighter for the Royal Air Force (RAF), but the end of the First World War led to the abandonment of large-scale production. Less than 400 were eventually produced, with many exported. Of particular note was the Buzzard's high speed, being one of the very fastest aircraft developed during WWI.

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[edit] Specifications (F4 Buzzard)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 26 ft (7.8 m)
  • Wingspan: 33 ft (10 m)
  • Height: 10.5 ft (3.15 m)
  • Wing area: ft² (29.73 m²)
  • Empty weight: 1,740 lb (776 kg)
  • Loaded weight: lb (kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 2,325 lb (1,038 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1× Hispano-Suiza 8Fb inline engine, 305 hp ()

Performance

Armament

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