Aircraft Data Sheet: Walrus (1920)
First flight: | February 1921 |
Span: | 13.97m/45ft 10ins. |
Length: | 9.14m/30ft 0ins |
Max weight: | 2,265kg/4,994lb |
Max level speed: | 108knots/200kph |
Power plant: | One 450shp/336kW Napier Lion ll |
Total built: | 36 |
The Walrus was a three seat carrier-based spotter-reconnaissance aircraft for use with the Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers. The design was based upon an extensively modified DH-9A airframe. A total of 36 aircraft were produced, remaining in service until 1925.