Short Shirl

The Short N.1B Shirl was a British single seat biplane intended to carry heavy torpedoes from early aircraft carriers late in World War I. It met its specifications but planned production was ended with the Armistice of 1918. The design was developed further for an attempt to cross the Atlantic non-stop for the first time but this was not successful.

Made by Short Brothers.

Empty Weight Lb
3300
Wing Area Sqm
74
Eng 1 Type
Rolls-Royce Eagle VIII V12 cylinder water-cooled engine
Max Speed Mph
92
Ceiling Ft
10000
Eng 1 Kw
288
Span In
Gross Weight Lb
5950
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*Blackburn Blackburd
Number Built
4
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
1497
Gross Weight Kg
2700
Armament
1
Height In
3
Endurance H
7
Manufacturer
Short Brothers
First Flight
27
Max Speed Kmh
148
Height Ft
13
Span Ft
52
National Origin
United Kingdom
Wing Area Sqft
791
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
16
Length Ft
35
Height M
4
Ceiling M
3050
Eng 1 Hp
385
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
Length M
11
Category
British bomber aircraft 1910-1919
Short Brothers aircraft

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