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The Saunders A.3 Valkyrie was a large three-engined biplane flying boat with a wooden hull built to an Air Ministry specification. It was not found suitable for production and helped to confirm a preference for metal-hulled flying boats.

Made by Saunders-Roe.

Empty Weight Lb
17851
Wing Area Sqm
183
Designer
Henry Knowler
Eng 1 Type
Rolls-Royce Condor IIIA V-12 water cooled
Max Speed Mph
119
Cruise Speed Kmh
153
Ceiling Ft
9600
Cruise Speed Mph
95
Eng 1 Kw
505
Span In
Gross Weight Lb
26600
Number Built
1
Crew
5
Climb Rate Ftmin
initial 585
Empty Weight Kg
8097
Gross Weight Kg
12066
Armament
2
3
Height In
6
Endurance H
9
Climb Rate Ms
3
Manufacturer
Saunders-Roe
First Flight
June 1926
Max Speed Kmh
192
Height Ft
18
Span Ft
97
National Origin
United Kingdom
Wing Area Sqft
1968
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
30
Length Ft
65
Height M
6
Ceiling M
2926
Eng 1 Hp
680
Eng 1 Number
3
Length In
6
Length M
20
Category
British military aircraft 1920-1929
Saro aircraft
Seaplanes and flying boats

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