Gloster

Gloster Gauntlet

Fighter

  • First flight1933
  • Introduction1935
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built246
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
26 ft 5 in
Wingspan
32 ft 9.5 in
Height
10 ft 3 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
230 mph
Range
460 mi
Service ceiling
33,500 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × Bristol Mercury VI S2 nine-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine (645 hp)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: Two × 0.303 in Vickers machine guns