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Two built.
| ENGINE | 1 x Napier Lion VIID, 984kW |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 1669 kg | 3680 lb |
| Empty weight | 1036 kg | 2284 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 7.92 m | 25 ft 12 in |
| Length | 8.23 m | 27 ft 0 in |
| Height | 3.29 m | 10 ft 10 in |
| Wing area | 9.85 m2 | 106.02 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 565 km/h | 351 mph |
| mike newby, mikenewby(@)waitrose.com, 02.10.2008 I have now painted a picture of the Gloster VI in flight. email me for a copy | | mike newby, mikenewby(@)waitrose.com, 22.02.2008 This aircraft had thicker wings at 2/3 span than at roots, which was claimed to improve the low speed handling. Failure of the fuel supply in turns prevented racing use, but world speed record set 9th Sept 1929 of 336mph. | | Chris Dunklau, cammsk5083(@)yahoo.com, 20.10.2007 The top photo on this article seems to show a Supermarine S-6B, not a Gloster VI | | George White, thewhites(@)pandora.be, 11.01.2007 Two aircraft, belonging to High Speed Flight of RAF, were built as potential Schneider Trophy contestants in the 1929 event. They were registered N249 & N250 by RAF. In the end, they weren't up to scratch and were used only as 'reserves, hacks and backup trainers'; | | William Lee Kohler, 09.11.2006 Are you aware that the picture you have for the Gloster VI is in fact a Supermarine racer instead? |
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