Supermarine Swan gallery

The Supermarine Swan was a reconnaissance flying boat used between the world wars. Only one was built and it was used for a passenger service between England and France. Its maiden flight was on 25 March 1924.

General characteristics

Crew: 12 (2 crew and 10 passengers)
Length: 48 ft 6 in (14.8 m)
Wingspan: 68 ft 8 in (20.9 m)
Height: 18 ft 3 in (5.6 m)
Wing area: 1264 ft² (117.4 m²)
Empty weight: 7800 lb (3538 kg)
Loaded weight: 11900 lb (5397 kg)
Powerplant: 2 x 360HP Rolls-Royce Eagle IX

Performance

Maximum speed: 92mph (148 km/h) at sea level
Service ceiling: 10200 ft (3.1 km)