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The '''Short Type 166''' was a [[United Kingdom|British]] two-seat reconnaissance, bombing and [[torpedo]] |
The '''Short Type 166''' was a 1910s [[United Kingdom|British]] two-seat reconnaissance, bombing and [[torpedo]]-carrying [[Short Folder|folder]] [[seaplane]], designed by [[Short Brothers]]. |
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==Development== |
==Development== |
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The Short Type 166 was designed as a 'folder' aircraft to operate from the [[HMS Ark Royal (1914)|Ark Royal]] as a torpedo-bomber. Six aircraft, known within Shorts as the ''Type A'', were originally ordered before the outbreak of [[World War I]] and assigned the Admiralty serial numbers 161 to 166.<ref name=BandJp101/> As was normal at the time, the type was designated the Admiralty Type 166 after the naval serial number of the last aircraft in the batch. Sometimes the aircraft are referred to as the Short S.90 (S.90 was the manufacturer's serial number of the first aircraft, naval serial 161). |
The Short Type 166 was designed as a 'folder' aircraft to operate from the [[HMS Ark Royal (1914)|Ark Royal]] as a torpedo-bomber. Six aircraft, known within Shorts as the ''Type A'', were originally ordered before the outbreak of [[World War I]], and were assigned the Admiralty serial numbers 161 to 166.<ref name=BandJp101/> As was normal at the time, the type was designated the Admiralty Type 166, after the naval serial number of the last aircraft in the batch. Sometimes, the aircraft are referred to as the Short S.90 (S.90 was the manufacturer's serial number of the first aircraft, naval serial 161). |
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The ''Type 166'' was similar to the earlier Short Type 136, but slightly larger, and was designed from the start as a torpedo carrier, although it was never used in that rôle.<ref name=BandJp101>Barnes & James, p.101.</ref> |
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==Design== |
==Design== |
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The ''Type 166'' was a two-bay biplane with twin wooden pontoon floats, with a water rudder fitted to the tail float |
The ''Type 166'' was a two-bay biplane with twin wooden pontoon floats, with a water rudder fitted to the tail float, plus a stabilizing float mounted near the wingtip under each lower wing. It was powered by a nose-mounted 200 hp (149 kW) Salmson engine. |
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A follow-on order for 20 aircraft |
A follow-on order for 20 aircraft was assembled by [[Westland Aircraft]] at its Yeovil factory.<ref name="whl">[http://history.whl.co.uk/short166.html Westland History – Short 166]</ref> The Westland-built aircraft did not have provision for a torpedo, but could carry three 112 lb bombs, and were fitted to carry radio equipment. There was also a [[Lewis gun]] in the rear cockpit, that was operated by the observer.<ref name=BandJp101/> |
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==Operators== |
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*[[Hellenic Navy]] |
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==References== |
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*{{cite book|last1=Barnes|first1=C.H.|last2=James|first2=D.N|title=Shorts Aircraft since 1900|publisher=Putnam|year=1989|location=London|pages=560|isbn=0-85177-819-4}} |
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*{{cite book |last= Taylor |first= Michael J. H. |title=Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation |year=1989 |publisher=Studio Editions |location=London |
*{{cite book |last= Taylor |first= Michael J. H. |title=Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation |year=1989 |publisher=Studio Editions |location=London }} |
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*[http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1956/1956%20-%201802.html Flight International 1956] |
*[http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1956/1956%20-%201802.html Flight International 1956] |
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==External links== |
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{{commons category|Short Type 166}} |
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*[http://flyingmachines.ru/Site2/Crafts/Craft29691.htm Short Admiralty Type 166 at flyingmachines.ru] |
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Latest revision as of 07:15, 20 May 2022
| Type 166 | |
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| Short Admiralty Type 166 on HMS Ark Royal, 1916. | |
| Role | Torpedo-bomber and reconnaissance floatplane |
| National origin |  Vereinigtes Königreich
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| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| First flight | 1916 |
| Primary user | Royal Naval Air Service |
| Number built | 26 |
The Short Type 166 was a 1910s British two-seat reconnaissance, bombing and torpedo-carrying folder seaplane, designed by Short Brothers.
Development
[edit]The Short Type 166 was designed as a 'folder' aircraft to operate from the Ark Royal as a torpedo-bomber. Six aircraft, known within Shorts as the Type A, were originally ordered before the outbreak of World War I, and were assigned the Admiralty serial numbers 161 to 166.[1] As was normal at the time, the type was designated the Admiralty Type 166, after the naval serial number of the last aircraft in the batch. Sometimes, the aircraft are referred to as the Short S.90 (S.90 was the manufacturer's serial number of the first aircraft, naval serial 161).
The Type 166 was similar to the earlier Short Type 136, but slightly larger, and was designed from the start as a torpedo carrier, although it was never used in that rôle.[1]
Design
[edit]The Type 166 was a two-bay biplane with twin wooden pontoon floats, with a water rudder fitted to the tail float, plus a stabilizing float mounted near the wingtip under each lower wing. It was powered by a nose-mounted 200 hp (149 kW) Salmson engine.
A follow-on order for 20 aircraft was assembled by Westland Aircraft at its Yeovil factory.[2] The Westland-built aircraft did not have provision for a torpedo, but could carry three 112 lb bombs, and were fitted to carry radio equipment. There was also a Lewis gun in the rear cockpit, that was operated by the observer.[1]
Operators
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Specifications
[edit]Data from Westland History,[2] Barnes & James[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: two
- Length: 40 ft 7 in (12.38 m)
- Wingspan: 57 ft 3 in (17.45 m)
- Height: 14 ft 1 in (4.29 m) [4]
- Wing area: 575 sq ft (53.4 m2)
- Empty weight: 3,500 lb (1,588 kg)
- Gross weight: 4,580 lb (2,077 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Salmson 2M7 14-cyl. 2-row water-cooled radial piston engine, 199.9 hp (149.1 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 65 mph (105 km/h, 56 kn)
- Endurance: 4 hours
See also
[edit]Related lists
References
[edit]Notes
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- Barnes, C.H.; James, D.N (1989). Shorts Aircraft since 1900. London: Putnam. p. 560. ISBN 0-85177-819-4.
- Bruce, J.M. (1957). British Aeroplanes 1914–18. London: Putnam.
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
- Flight International 1956
External links
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