Supermarine

Supermarine Southampton

Maritime patrol flying boat

  • First flight1925
  • Introduction1925
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built84
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
four: pilot, navigator/bombardier, radio operator, gunner
Length
49 ft 8+1/2 in
Wingspan
75 ft
Height
20 ft 5 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
95 mph
Range
544 mi
Service ceiling
5,950 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Napier Lion VA inline W-block (500 hp / kW)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 3 ×.303 in (7.7 mm) Lewis guns, one in bows and two amidships; Bombs: 1100 lb of bombs under the wings