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Revision as of 10:52, 28 March 2013
Nanok | |
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Role | Flying boat |
Manufacturer | Supermarine |
First flight | 21 June 1927 |
Retired | 1934 |
Number built | 1 |
Developed from | Supermarine Southampton |
The Supermarine Nanok was a British three-engined biplane flying boat built by Supermarine. Built to meet a Royal Danish Navy requirement, the single prototype was rebuilt as a private air yacht and renamed the Supermarine Solent.
Development and design
The Nanok (Inuit language: "Polar bear") was a three-engined development of Supermarine's successful Southampton flying boat, designed to meet a Danish requirement for a torpedo carrying flying boat. A prototype was ordered on 17 June 1926, and the aircraft first flew on 21 June 1927. Testing was disappointing, and despite modifications the aircraft could not meet the specified performance and was rejected by the Danes.[1]
The aircraft was therefore converted to a luxury 12-seat civil transport for the use of the Irish brewing magnate, Arthur Ernest Guinness, being renamed the Supermarine Solent.[2]
Operational history
The Solent was certified as airworthy on 5 September 1928,[3] and was used to fly frequently between England and the owner's home near Lough Corrib in County Galway, Ireland.[1] It remained in use until it was scrapped in 1934.[3]
Operators
Specifications (Nanok)
Data from Supermarine Aircraft since 1914 [4]
General characteristics
- Crew: Five
Performance
Armament
- Guns: 2 × .303 in (7.7 mm) machine guns (one in bow and one amidships)
- Bombs: 2 × 1,534 lb (700 kg) torpedoes
See also
Related development
Related lists
Notes
References
- Andrews, C.F. and Morgan, E.B. Supermarine Aircraft since 1914. London:Putnam, 1987. ISBN 0-85177-800-3.
- Jackson, A.J. British Civil Aircraft 1919-1972:Volume III. London:Putnam, 1988. ISBN 0-85177-818-6.