Panther (original) (raw)
Production Details
Design Company:
First Flight:
April 1918
Panther Prototypes:
6 - Parnall & Sons
Panther:
27 - Parnall & Sons
137 - British & Colonial Aeroplane Co
Type Specification
Applies to:
Parnall Panther
Type:
Carrier-borne fleet spotter and reconnaissance
Wing:
Single bay biplane. Wings are staggered, of equal span and unswept. Construction of wood with fabric covering. Ailerons on all four wings
Fuselage:
Wooden monocoque fuselage mounted on lower wing
Tail Unit:
Braced tailplane at top of fuselage with single fina and rudder
Landing Gear:
Crossaxle type attached by oleo leg and radius rod to lower longerons. Additional aerofoil forward of wheels to prevent aircraft turning over on ditching. Tail skid
Power Plant:
One 230 hp Bentley B.R.2 nine-cylinder air-cooled rotary engine in nose
Accommodation:
Pilot in forward cockpit beneath upper wing. Observer in rear cockpit aft of wing
Armament:
One Lewis gun for observer
Dimensions
Span:
29 ft 6 in
Length:
24 ft 11 in
Height:
10 ft 6 in
Wing Area:
336 sq ft
Weights
Empty:
1,328 lb
Loaded:
2,595 lb
Performance
Max Speed:
108.5 mph at 6,500 ft
Climb:
2 min 20 sec to 2,000 ft
Service Ceiling:
14,500 ft
Endurance:
4.5 hr
Preserved in British Museums
None known
Web Sites
http://www.geocities.com/ww1fighters/planes/britain/stats/panther.htm