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The Fairey Swordfish is a biplane torpedo bomber, designed by the Fairey Aviation Company. Originating in the early 1930s, the Swordfish, nicknamed "Stringbag", was principally operated by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy.
O Fairey Swordfish é um torpedeiro biplano projetado pela Fairey Aviation Company. Ele foi operado a partir de 1936, principalmente pelo Braço Aéreo Naval da Marinha Real Britânica, com versões também sido usadas pela Força Aérea Real, Real Força Aérea Canadense e Marinha Real Holandesa.
Learn about the Fairey Swordfish, a 1930s torpedo bomber biplane that served in the Royal Navy during World War II. Find out its design, performance, missions, and achievements despite its obsolete features and nickname.
- 14 ft 0 in (4.27 m)
- 147 mph (237 km/h)
- 34 ft 1 in (10.39 m)
- 46 ft 0 in (14.02 m)
3 de set. de 2021 · The proverbial British torpedo bomber. The “string bag”, Swordfish, made by the British Fairey company, is fondly remembered now, cementing its place in the hall of fame of aviation due to its actions during WW2 and showing fighting qualities that outshined many other biplanes of the era.
The Fairey Swordfish TBR is an unlikely hero of World War II. But those who flew it were more than eager to explain why. Representing the pinnacle of pre-war biplane technology, the...
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10 de nov. de 2010 · Learn about the last biplane to see active service in WWII, the Fairey Swordfish. It was a versatile and robust aircraft that carried out various roles, from torpedo attacks to anti-submarine missions.
18 de jul. de 2023 · The Fairey Swordfish was a medium-sized biplane constructed from a metal airframe covered with fabric. The design included folding wings, which saved space when storing them aboard ships, and the biplane was operated by a three-man crew: a pilot, an observer and a radio operator/rear gunner.
