Vickers Type 161

The Vickers Type 161 was an unusual 1930s pusher biplane interceptor designed to attack aircraft from below with a single upward-angle large calibre gun. The aircraft flew well but the concept was abandoned; only one was built.

and the Vickers Type 161 and the Westland F20/29 were both single seaters fitted with a 45 degree upward firing COW. After some vacillation the Air Staff abandoned the project.1
The Vickers Type 161 was an unusual 1930s pusher biplane interceptor, designed to attack aircraft from below with a single upward-angle large calibre gun.2

Made by Vickers Ltd..

It is the successor of the Vickers Jockey .

2, Vickers Type 161, Wellington Cockpit Details CSF (p. 202), DH9 (p. 136), Harrier (p. 210), Mosquito NF (p. 190), P-39 (p.3
Empty Weight Lb
2318
Wing Area Sqm
25
Predecessor
Vickers Jockey
Eng 1 Type
Bristol Jupiter VIIF 9-cylinder radial
Max Speed Mph
185
Eng 1 Kw
395
Developed From
Vickers Jockey
Span In
Gross Weight Lb
3350
Number Built
1
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
1051
Gross Weight Kg
1520
Armament
2220.0
Height In
4
Climb Rate Ms
9
Manufacturer
Vickers Ltd.
First Flight
21
Max Speed Kmh
298
Height Ft
12
Span Ft
32
National Origin
United Kingdom
Wing Area Sqft
270
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
1
Length Ft
23
Height M
4
Similar Aircraft
*Westland C.O.W. Gun Fighter
Eng 1 Hp
530
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
6
Length M
7
Category
British fighter aircraft 1930-1939
Vickers aircraft

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