Parnall Scout

Parnall Scout
The Parnall Scout nearing completion in 1916.
Role Fighter
National origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer Parnall
Designer A. Camden-Pratt
First flight 1916
Number built 1


The Parnall Scout, unofficially nicknamed the Zeppelin Chaser, was a British fighter prototype of the 1910s. It was the first fighter design from Parnall.

Development

Parnall began work on a single-seat anti-airship fighter aircraft in 1916 based on the designs of A. Camden-Pratt, initially intended to meet an aircraft specification from the Admiralty. A large, wooden two-bay staggered biplane, it was finished and initially tested in late 1916.

Operational history

The Scout reportedly flew twice in late 1916 under Admiralty testing, however it was found to be heavy, slow and with few safety features. As such it was returned to Parnall in the same year and no further development progressed.

Specifications (Scout - estimated)

Data from [1]

General characteristics

Performance

101.5 mph (163 km/h) at 10,000 ft (3,048 m)

Armament

Notes

  1. Wixey, Kenneth E. (1990). Parnall Aircraft since 1914. London: Putnam & Company Ltd. ISBN 1-55750-930-1.

References

  • Wixey, Kenneth E. (1990). Parnall Aircraft since 1914. London: Putnam & Company Ltd. ISBN 1-55750-930-1. 

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