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Percival Q.6 Petrel performance and specifications
History
The Percival Q6 was the largest of a series of low-wing monoplanes
manufactured by Percival Aircraft Ltd., all of which had enhanced
the company's reputation. The Q6 seated either six or seven
passengers, or could be fully equipped as freighter, or ambulance.
The two gipsy engines of either 140 hp or 205 hp each, giving
cruising speeds of 160-181 mph with retractable undercarriage, and
5-9 mph less with fixed undercarriage.
a Q6 at Shoreham with a burst tyre - collection of Nick Lindsley
a Q6, probably at Shoreham - collection of Nick Lindsley
A total of 4 Percival Q.6 were added to the inventory of the Fleet
Air Arm, including one ex RAF aircraft and the others being
impressed from September 1939 onwards. The first W9374 was impressed
ex G-AFFE. The aircraft AX860 was delivered to 860 squadron in
December 1940 to 781 squadron. The last remained with the FAA until
December 1944 (P5638).
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Aircraft Type: |
Percival Q.6 Petrel |
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Mark: |
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Primary Role: |
communications |
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First Flight: |
14 September 1937 |
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Date operating with FAA squadrons: |
1939-1944 |
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Manufacturer: |
Percival Aircraft Ltd |
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Engine: |
Two 140-205 hp De Havilland Gipsy
Six inline engines |
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Wing Span: Length: Height: Wing
Area: |
Wingspan:14.22m, Length: 9.83,
Height: 2.97m, Wing Area 25.83 sq
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Empty Weight: Max. Weight: |
Empty
Weight: 1588kg
Maximum Weight: 2495kg |
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cruising speeds of 160-181 mph
(282-314 km/h)
6400m
1207 km |
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Armament: |
None |
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