Supermarine S.6

The Supermarine S.6 was a 1920s British single-engined single-seat racing seaplane built by Supermarine. The S.6 continued the line of Supermarine seaplane racers that were designed for Schneider Trophy contests of the late 1920 and 1930s.

act in 1927 and the Supermarine S.6 winning the second act in 1929. The third act would open in 1931 with Supermarine bringing back an improved S.1
attempt was made in Supermarine S.6B S1596, in which he achieved 379 mph. Following a minor taxiing accident during testing though, he caused S1596 to turn over and sink.2
British Supermarine S.6, at a speed of 359 mph (575 Km/h).3
of the Supermarine S.6 is a good step in the right direction, though. Once more the scratchbuilding approach was needed in order to have one.4
On 10 September 1929, the day after the Supermarine S.6 had won the Trophy, N249 returned to flight. Flight Lieutenant George Stainforth flew her over a measured mile course for a top speed of 351.5
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Made by Supermarine.

Supermarine S.6 is the predecessor of the Supermarine S.6B.

Supermarine S-6B Early but reasonably accurate kit of 1931 Schneider Trophy winner. Wing area slightly smaller than it should be. Is worth working on.7
Supermarine S-6B is alsoexhibited.8
Supermarine S.6 seaplane and DH88 Comet 1930's racer on display as shown in the photo below. Not sure whether the Schneider Trophy Supermarine S.9
The Supermarine S.10
winning Supermarine S.6B aircraft to a new airspeed record of over 400 miles per hour (640 km/h).11
ON THE LEFT THE SUPERMARINE S.6 (ROLLS-ROYCE), AND ON THE RIGHT THE GLOSTER VI (NAPIER). IN THE CENTRE, THE ITALIAN MACCHI M.52 PRACTICE MACHINE.12
Height Main
373.38
Designer
R. J. Mitchell
Power Alt
1417.0
Lists
* List of aircraft of the RAF* Schneider Trophy aircraft
Loaded Weight Main
5771.0
Max Speed Alt
529.0
Type Of Prop
inline engine
Successor
Supermarine S.6B
Max Speed Main
328 mph
See Also
* Schneider Trophy
Introduced
1929
Number Built
2
Crew
1
Area Main
145.0
Primary user
Plane Or Copter?
Engine(prop)
Rolls-Royce R
Manufacturer
Span Main
30.0
Power Main
1
900 hp
Number Of Props
1
Jet Or Prop
prop
Variants With Their Own Articles
Supermarine S.6B
Length Main
787.4
Related
* Supermarine S.4* Supermarine S.5* Supermarine S.6B
Empty Weight Main
4471.0
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