AIRSPEED AS.39
The sole AS.39 N1323 (Experimental Aeroplane 117) was never delivered to the RAF.

The sole AS.39 N1323 (Experimental Aeroplane 117) was never delivered to the RAF.

 

AIRSPEED AS.39 - Designed (with General Aircraft GAL. 3 8) to Specification S.23/37 to provide the FAA with a carrier-based slow-flying reconnaissance aircraft with a long duration for 'fleet shadowing' duties, the Airspeed AS.39 was powered by four 130 hp Niagara V radials and featured folding wings and a special BLG long-travel tailwheel to achieve 'level-landing characteristics. Two prototypes ordered but only one (N1323) flown, initially on October 18, 1940. No production.

Max speed, 126 mph (202 km/h) at 5,000 ft (1,525 m). Stalling speed, 37.5 mph (60 km/h) at full throttle at 5,000 ft (1,525 m). Endurance, approx 6 hr. Gross weight, 6,935 1b (3,146 kg). Span, 53 ft 4 in (16.25 m), Length, 40ft 0 in (12.2 m).