History
The Sea Otter was developed to succeed the Supermarine Walrus and made its maiden flight on September 23, 1938.
It had a great resemblance with it predecessor, but was equipped with a pulling air screw.
The Sea Otter was also faster and had a larger range.
Initially, the prototype was equipped with a Bristol Perseus XI with a two-bladed propeller, which was soon replaced by a three-bladed propeller.
Only in January 1942 the first production order was received. Due to problems with the cooling with the Perseus engine, the engine for the production aircraft became a Bristol Mercury XXX.
The Seaotter was used by both the RAF and the Royal Navy for Air-Sea Rescue (ASR) and patrol work.
Ultimately, there are 290 units built, all by Saunders-Roe, as Supermarine did not have any capacity available.
Versions
- Sea Otter I:
- for reconnaissance and communications duties.
- Sea Otter II:
- for air sea rescue.
| Dimensions: | |||
| Length: | 12,19 m | Wingspan: | 14,02 m |
| Height: | 4,93 m | Wing area: | 56 m2 |
| Weights: | |||
| Empty weight: | - kg | Max. start weight: | . kg |
| Performances: | |||
| Max. speed: | 247 km/hr | Rate of climb: | 265 m/min |
| Cruising speed: | 193 km/hr | ||
| Range: | 1550 km | Service ceiling: | 5181 m |
| Miscellaneous: | |||
| Engine type: | One Bristol Mercury XXX of 955 hp | ||
| Crew: | Three men | ||
| Armament: | None | ||
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