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Martinsyde F.4 Buzzard

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When the Martinsyde F.4 Buzzard first flew on May 14, 1918, it immediately impressed the Royal Air Force. A total of 1,450 aircraft were ordered as a result.

The aircraft exhibited excellent maneuverability and speed. Many consider it the best aircraft overall to be built during World War I.

During World War I, various engine problems kept production of the Martinsyde F.4 Buzzard to about 370 aircraft.

After the war, the RAF canceled its order. The completed aircraft from the canceled order were then exported to numerous countries around the world. The Soviet Union was known to have purchased at least 100 of the aircraft.

Before they were retired in 1939, Martinsyde F.4 Buzzard aircraft flew primarily as trainers in the latter part of their careers.


Specifications

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fighter
one
Hispano-Suiza V-8
300 h.p.
1,700 lbs.
2,300 lbs.
none
2- 7.7 mm
25' 6"
32' 10"
145 mph
1,400 fpm
25,000 feet
400 miles
5/14/18
1918



Radio Control Airplane
The rc Martinsyde F.4 Buzzard radio control airplane for sale from Sky Hooks & Rigging plans. The 30" wing span rc airplane is a conversion from a free flight, rubber power model.



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The AMA has plans for a Martinsyde F.4 Buzzard rc airplane for sale. Wing span is 48". It is listed under plan no. 23028 for gas, scale rc.

The final picture on this page is of another 1/72 scale Martinsyde F.4 Buzzard. This plastic scale model airplane is from a Pegasus Models kit.

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Model Airplane
Peanut Scale Martinsyde F.4 Buzzard free flight airplane built by Tom Hallman. It was shown at the Flying Ace Nationals.



Model Airplane
The great looking 1/72 scale Martinsyde F.4 Buzzard.  The model airplane was built by Eric Gallaud from a CMR Models kit.


Model Airplane
1/72 scale Martinsyde F.4 Buzzard. This plastic scale model airplane is from a Pegasus kit.