Supermarine Type 322

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name = Type 322 (S.24/37)
type = Naval torpedo dive bomber/reconnaissance
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manufacturer = Supermarine


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The Supermarine Type 322 was a British carrier borne torpedo divebomber and reconnaissance aircraft of the Second World War.

The Type 322 was produced by Supermarine to Specification S.24/37. It was in competition with Fairey Aviation's design. Two Type 322 which got the nickname "Dumbo" were built for evaluation by the Air Ministry but the Fairey design won out and entered service as the Fairey Barracuda.

pecifications (S.24/37)

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length main= 40 ft
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height main=14 ft 2 in
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area main= 319.5 sq ft

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empty weight main= 9,175 lb

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useful load main= 12,000 lb

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engine (prop)= Rolls-Royce Merlin 30
type of prop=inline piston engine
number of props=1
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max speed main= 279 mph

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range main= 825 miles

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*One 18-inch torpedo (1,500 lb) or six 500 lb bombs.
*Browning machine gun in wing
*Vickers or Browning machine gun in rear cockpit

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References

* [http://www.jaapteeuwen.com/ww2aircraft/html%20pages/SUPERMARINE%20S24%2037.htm British aircraft of World War 2, accessed 25 July 2007]
* [http://www.britishaircraft.co.uk/aircraftpage.php?ID=186 British Aircraft Directory 25th July 2007]

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*Fairey Barracuda
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