Supermarine Sheldrake
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The Supermarine Sheldrake was a British amphibian biplane flying boat developed by Supermarine from the Supermarine Seagull with a revised hull.[1] It was powered by a Napier Lion engine mounted between the wings driving a four-bladed propeller.[1] Only one Sheldrake, serial number N180, was built.[2]
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Sheldrake | |
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Role | Amphibian biplane flying boat |
National origin | United Kingdom |
Manufacturer | Supermarine |
Designer | R.J. Mitchell |
First flight | 1927 |
Produced | 1923 |
Number built | 1 |
Developed from | Supermarine Seagull |
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