Interceptor fighter fitted with Jupiter VII or Jaguar VIII engines; fuel capacity somewhat sacrificed for rapid rates of time; in next type of plane wing span for 26 ft. 4 in.; all-metal construction with latest development of Gloster type; powered with Bristol Jupiter engine, performance is 169 m.p.h. maximum speed at 2000 ft., and 190 m.p.h. at 10,000 ft. climb to 1000 m. in two min.; powered with Jaguar VIII, top speed at 6000 m. is 187 m.p.h.
Gloster. The Gloster S.S.8
Flight
Flight ; 21 , n 1093
1929
2 pages
4 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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