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Bomberstorpedo bomber floatplane model of the Dart family by Blackburn

Blackburn Velos

Blackburn Velos

The Blackburn T.3 Velos was a 1920s British two-seat coastal defence seaplane designed by Blackburn Aeroplane & Motor Company Limited, Brough Aerodrome and constructed by the Greek National Aircraft Factory.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Blackburn Aircraft
Category
Bombers

Specifications

Cruise speed
62 kt
Max speed
93 kt
Range
4.5 nm
Service ceiling
13,400 ft
Rate of climb
620 ft/min
Max takeoff weight
6,370 lb
Empty weight
3,765 lb
Powerplant
1 × Napier Lion IIB or V W-12 water-cooled piston engine, 450 hp
Engines
1
Seats
3
Length
35.5 ft
Wingspan
48.5 ft
Height
12.3 ft
Number built
22

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.