Saunders-Roe SR.A/1
The Saunders-Roe SR.A/1 was a prototype flying boat fighter aircraft designed and built by British seaplane manufacturer Saunders-Roe. It was the first jet-propelled water-based aircraft in the world.
The concept behind the SR.A/1 originated during the Second World War as a reaction to Japan's successful use of military floatplanes and the emergence of the turbojet engine. Saunders-Roe presented an initial proposal of their jet-powered seaplane concept, then designated SR.44, to the Air Ministry during mid-1943. In April 1944, the Ministry issued Specification E.6/44 for the type and supported its development with a contract for three prototypes. Development was protracted by Saunders-Roe's work on other projects, the war having ended prior to any of the prototypes being completed.
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Specifications
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General Characteristics
- Predecessor (OPEN!) Flying Boat Challenge
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- Wingspan 24.6ft (7.5m)
- Length 28.7ft (8.8m)
- Height 9.4ft (2.9m)
- Empty Weight 1,404lbs (636kg)
- Loaded Weight 4,814lbs (2,183kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.8
- Wing Loading 33.0lbs/ft2 (161.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 146.0ft2 (13.6m2)
- Drag Points 1675
Parts
- Number of Parts 118
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 438
very cool, unfortunatly im not a boat guy :(
Love this design, this might win!