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ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH ATLAS I |
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Atlas
1AC 409 (ex-RAF K1531) in RCAF service. |
ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH ATLAS I - Two-seat army co-operation biplane pro-duced for RAF in late-1920s. RCAF acquired five Atlas I, one Atlas I dual (with 400 hp Jaguar IVB) and 10 ex-RAF Atlas IAC Jaguar VIB); a few served with 2 (AC) Squadron flying offshore patrols in late 1939 and with No 118 (Combat Alert Centre) Squadron in 1940. |
Max speed, 142 mph (229 km/h) at sea level. Gross weight, 4,020 Ib (1,824 kg). Span, 39ft 7 in (12.07 m) . Length, 28ft 7 in (8.71 m). |
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