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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 manufacturers 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 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 manufacturers serial number of the first aircraft, naval serial 161). |
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Similar to the earlier Short Type 136 but slightly larger, the ''166'' was designed from the start as a torpedo carrier, although it was never used in this rôle.<ref name=BandJp101> |
Similar to the earlier Short Type 136 but slightly larger, the ''166'' was designed from the start as a torpedo carrier, although it was never used in this rôle.<ref name=BandJp101>Barnes & James, p.101.</ref> |
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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 |pages= }} |
*{{cite book |last= Taylor |first= Michael J. H. |title=Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation |year=1989 |publisher=Studio Editions |location=London |pages= }} |
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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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Revision as of 23:32, 18 January 2009
| Type 166 | |
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| Role | Torpedo-bomber and reconnaissance floatplane |
| National origin | Vereinigtes Königreich |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| First flight | 1916 |
| Primary user | Royal Naval Air Service |
| Number built | 26 |
The Short Type 166 was a British two-seat reconnaissance, bombing and torpedo carrying folder seaplane designed by Short Brothers.
Development
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 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 manufacturers serial number of the first aircraft, naval serial 161).
Similar to the earlier Short Type 136 but slightly larger, the 166 was designed from the start as a torpedo carrier, although it was never used in this rôle.[1]
Design
The Type 166 was a two-bay biplane with twin wooden pontoon floats, with a water rudder fitted to the tail float and a stabilizing float mounted near the wing-tip under each lower wing. The 166 was powered by a nose-mounted 200hp (149kW) Salmson engine.
A follow-on order for 20 aircraft were built by Westland Aircraft at their Yeovil factory.[2] The Westland built aircraft did not have provision for a torpedo but could carry three 112lb bombs and were fitted to carry radio equipment. There was also a Lewis gun, which was operated by the observer in the rear cockpit.[1]
Operators
- UK
Specifications
Data from Westland History[2],Barnes & James[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
Performance
See also
Related lists
References
- Barnes C.H. & James D.N (1989). Shorts Aircraft since 1900. London: Putnam. p. 560. ISBN 0-85177-819-4.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
- Flight International 1956