Westland

Westland Wapiti

Reconnaissance bomber

  • First flight1927
  • IntroductionJune 1928
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built585
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
2
Length
31 ft 8 in
Wingspan
46 ft 5 in
Height
13 ft
02

Performance

Maximum speed
129 mph
Range
360 mi
Service ceiling
18,800 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × Bristol Jupiter VI 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine (420 hp)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: One 0.303 inch (7.7 mm) forward firing Vickers gun and one Lewis gun on Scarff ring on rear cockpit; Bombs: Up to 580 lb of bombs.