Illustrated design analysis of Saunders Roe A1 twin jet single seater fighter flying boat; advantage is ability to operate in areas where practically no land bases or landing strips are available; powered by two Metrovick F.2/4 3500-lb thrust or Beryl 3850-lb thrust turbo jets; span 46 ft; length 50 ft; height 16 ft 9 in.; all-up weight 16, 255 lb; max speed over 500 mph. (See also Flight v 54 n 2066 July 29 1948 p 123-9)
Fighter flying boat
Aeroplane
Aeroplane ; 75 , n 1942
1948
5 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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Engineering Index Backfile | 1948
Saunders-Roe jet-propelled flying-boat fighter
Engineering Index Backfile | 1947
Saunders-Roe jet-propelled flying-boat fighter
Engineering Index Backfile | 1947
Saunders-Roe jet-propelled flying-boat fighter
Engineering Index Backfile | 1946
Saunders-Roe jet-propelled flying-boat fighter
Engineering Index Backfile | 1947