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The '''Canadian Vickers Vancouver''' was a [[Canada|Canadian]] transport/patrol [[flying boat]] of the 1930s built by [[Canadian Vickers Limited|Canadian Vickers]].
The '''Canadian Vickers Vancouver''' was a Canadian transport/patrol [[flying boat]] of the 1930s built by [[Canadian Vickers Limited|Canadian Vickers]].


It was a twin-engine, equal-span [[biplane]]. The hull was of metal and the rest of the structure of fabric-covered wood.
It was a twin-engine, equal-span [[biplane]]. The hull was of metal and the rest of the structure of fabric-covered wood.


==Development==
==Development==
The '''Vancouver''' was developed as a replacement for the [[Canadian Vickers Varuna|Varuna]] in response to a [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] requirement for a flying boat to transport men and equipment to forest fires. The main difference from the '''Varuna''' was a duralumin hull and more powerful engines. The two flight crew were located in two tandem open cockpits, forward of the wing. The main cabin could accommodate a firefighting team of six men and all the required equipment. Five aircraft were delivered to the [[Royal Canadian Air Force]], one was later converted into a coastal patrol aircraft.<ref name="Molson">{{cite book |last1=Molson |first1=K.M.|last2=Taylor |first2=H.A. |title=Canadian aircraft since 1909 |date=1982 |publisher=Canada's Wings |location=Stittsville, Ont. |isbn=0-920002-11-0 |edition=1. publ. |pages=198-202}}</ref>
The '''Vancouver''' was developed as a replacement for the [[Canadian Vickers Varuna|Varuna]] in response to a [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] requirement for a flying boat to transport men and equipment to forest fires. The main difference from the '''Varuna''' was a duralumin hull and more powerful engines. The two flight crew were located in two tandem open cockpits, forward of the wing. The main cabin could accommodate a firefighting team of six men and all the required equipment. Five aircraft were delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force, one was later converted into a coastal patrol aircraft.<ref name="Molson">{{cite book |last1=Molson |first1=K.M.|last2=Taylor |first2=H.A. |title=Canadian aircraft since 1909 |date=1982 |publisher=Canada's Wings |location=Stittsville, Ont. |isbn=0-920002-11-0 |edition=1. publ. |pages=198–202}}</ref>
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After the outbreak of the [[World War II|Second World War]], Vancouvers served with 4 Squadron, RCAF at [[Jericho Beach Air Station]] until withdrawn from service in 1940. After a brief period of service in training duties, they were finally withdrawn and struck off in 1940.
After the outbreak of the [[World War II|Second World War]], Vancouvers served with 4 Squadron, RCAF at [[Jericho Beach Air Station]] until withdrawn from service in 1940. After a brief period of service in training duties, they were finally withdrawn and struck off in 1940.


None of the aircraft saw service after 1940, one private offer to acquire was denied.<ref name="RWRwalker">{{cite web |last1=Walker |first1=R.W.R. |title=RCAF 901 to 950 |url=http://www.rwrwalker.ca/RCAF_901_950_detailed.htm |website=www.rwrwalker.ca |accessdate=29 December 2018 |date=2005}}</ref>
None of the aircraft saw service after 1940, one private offer to acquire was denied.<ref name="RWRwalker">{{cite web |last1=Walker |first1=R.W.R. |title=RCAF 901 to 950 |url=http://www.rwrwalker.ca/RCAF_901_950_detailed.htm |website=www.rwrwalker.ca |access-date=29 December 2018 |date=2005}}</ref>


==Variants==
==Variants==
''Data from:''Canadian aircraft since 1909<ref name="Molson"/>
''Data from:''Canadian Aircraft since 1909<ref name="Molson"/>
* '''Vancouver I''' – prototype with [[Armstrong Siddeley Lynx|Armstrong Siddeley Lynx IV]] engines, one built.
* '''Vancouver I''' – prototype with [[Armstrong Siddeley Lynx|Armstrong Siddeley Lynx IV]] engines, one built.
* '''Vancouver II''' – production transport version with [[Armstrong Siddeley Lynx IVC]] engines, five built.
* '''Vancouver IA''' – designation of prototype after installation of [[Armstrong Siddeley Lynx|Armstrong Siddeley Lynx IVC]] engines.
* '''Vancouver IIS/S''' - A single conversion, powered by [[Armstrong Siddeley Serval IV]] engines
* '''Vancouver II''' – production transport version with [[Armstrong Siddeley Lynx IVC]] (three aircraft) or [[Wright J-6 Whirlwind]] (two aircraft) engines, five built.
* '''Vancouver IIS/W''' – armed coastal patrol reconnaissance aircraft with [[Wright J-6 Whirlwind]] engines, one conversion from Vancouver II.
* '''Vancouver IIS/S''' – conversion of three Lynx-powered Vancouver IIs to "service standard" with three Lewis gun cockpits for coastal patrol, powered by [[Armstrong Siddeley Serval IV]] engines.
* '''Vancouver IIS/W''' – "service standard" conversion of two [[Wright J-6 Whirlwind]] powered Vancouver IIs.


==Operator==
==Operator==
;{{flag|Canada|1921}}: [[Royal Canadian Air Force]]
;{{flag|Canada|1921}}: [[Royal Canadian Air Force]]
**[[No. 4 Squadron RCAF]]
**[[No. 4 Squadron RCAF]] 1939-1940


==Specifications (Vancouver IIS/W) ==
==Specifications (Vancouver IIS/W) ==
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==See also==
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Vancouver
Role Transport/patrol flying boat
Manufacturer Canadian Vickers
First flight 1929
Retired 1940
Status out of service, cancelled
Primary user RCAF
Produced 6

The Canadian Vickers Vancouver was a Canadian transport/patrol flying boat of the 1930s built by Canadian Vickers.

It was a twin-engine, equal-span biplane. The hull was of metal and the rest of the structure of fabric-covered wood.

Development[edit]

The Vancouver was developed as a replacement for the Varuna in response to a Royal Canadian Air Force requirement for a flying boat to transport men and equipment to forest fires. The main difference from the Varuna was a duralumin hull and more powerful engines. The two flight crew were located in two tandem open cockpits, forward of the wing. The main cabin could accommodate a firefighting team of six men and all the required equipment. Five aircraft were delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force, one was later converted into a coastal patrol aircraft.[1]

Operational history[edit]

In the mid-1930s, the Vancouvers were modified as coastal patrol aircraft by the installation of machine guns and bombs.

After the outbreak of the Second World War, Vancouvers served with 4 Squadron, RCAF at Jericho Beach Air Station until withdrawn from service in 1940. After a brief period of service in training duties, they were finally withdrawn and struck off in 1940.

None of the aircraft saw service after 1940, one private offer to acquire was denied.[2]

Variants[edit]

Data from:Canadian Aircraft since 1909[1]

Operator[edit]

 Canada
Royal Canadian Air Force

Specifications (Vancouver IIS/W)[edit]

Data from Canadian aircraft since 1909,[1] Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1931[3]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 9 (2 crew in civil versions)
  • Capacity: (7 pax in civil versions)
  • Length: 37 ft 6 in (11.43 m)
  • Wingspan: 55 ft 0 in (16.76 m)
  • Height: 15 ft 7 in (4.75 m)
  • Wing area: 772 sq ft (71.7 m2)
  • Airfoil: Clark Y
  • Empty weight: 5,159 lb (2,340 kg)
  • Gross weight: 7,606 lb (3,450 kg)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Wright J-6 Whirlwind 9-cyl. air-cooled radial piston engine, 300 hp (220 kW) each
  • Propellers: 2-bladed Standard steel fixed-pitch propellers

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 94 mph (151 km/h, 82 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 86 mph (138 km/h, 75 kn) *Alighting speed: 45 mph (39 kn; 72 km/h)
  • Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,600 m) plus
  • Rate of climb: 565 ft/min (2.87 m/s)

Armament

  • Guns: 3 x 0.303 in (7.70 mm) Lewis Guns (military Vancouvers only)
  • Bombs: 1,000 lb (450 kg) of bombs (military Vancouvers only)

See also[edit]

Related lists

References[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Canadian Vickers Vancouver.
  1. ^ a b c Molson, K.M.; Taylor, H.A. (1982). Canadian aircraft since 1909 (1. publ. ed.). Stittsville, Ont.: Canada's Wings. pp. 198–202. ISBN 0-920002-11-0.
  2. ^ Walker, R.W.R. (2005). "RCAF 901 to 950". www.rwrwalker.ca. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  3. ^ Grey, C.G., ed. (1931). Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1931. London: Sampson Low, Marston & company, ltd. pp. 83c–84c.
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