Canadian Vickers Velos

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Velos
File:Canadian Vickers Velos ExCC.jpg
General information
TypeSurvey floatplane
National originCanada
ManufacturerCanadian Vickers
Statusdestroyed
Primary userRoyal Canadian Air Force
Number built1
History
First flight1928
Retired1928

The Canadian Vickers Velos was a Canadian twin-engined float-equipped sesquiplane designed and built by Canadian Vickers Limited in 1928. Designed for survey work, it proved difficult to fly and only one was built.

Operator

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File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada

Specification

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File:Canadian Vickers Velos 3-view L'Air June 1,1927.png
Canadian Vickers Velos 3-view drawing from L'Air June 1,1927

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General characteristics

  • Length: 44 ft 0 in (13.41 m)
  • Wingspan: 68 ft 0 in (20.73 m)
  • Max takeoff weight: 7,918 lb (3,592 kg)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Wasp radial piston engine

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 85 mph (137 km/h, 74 kn)

See also

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References

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