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499: 652: 552: 407: 513: 309:; these were to be powered by the improved Jupiter VI engine, as fitted to the third prototype. During March 1926, the first production aircraft performed its maiden flight; delivered of the type commenced two months later. During July 1926, a second order from the Air Ministry for 40 more Gamecocks was received by Gloster; in November of that same year, another 18 aircraft were also ordered. 354: 31: 337:
operated Gamecocks that had been modified for these squadron's night interception duties. The type acquired a particularly attractive reputation amongst the general public for the aerobatic displays that would often be performed at air shows and other major public events during the latter half of the
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bomber. On 29 January 1940, the fighter had strafed a pair of Soviet DB-3s when they landed on Finnish soil (which they mistook for Estonia) to transfer fuel from one plane to the other. The strafed crews hurried into the one plane which had enough fuel remaining and escaped, leaving the DB-3 behind
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resulted in considerable praise for the aircraft; few changes were made as a result. During September 1925, the Air Ministry placed an initial order for 30 production aircraft to fulfil Specification 18/25. Further orders would quickly follow; the first production Gamecock flew in March 1926 and was
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Pilots typically regarded the Gamecock as being an enjoyable aircraft to fly while also being a good gun platform. It was also known for a relatively high number accidents, which was a contributing factor towards its relatively brief service life with the RAF – of the 90 operated by the service, 22
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By July 1925, in excess of 50 flying hours had been attained with the first prototype; no major changes were made at this stage of the aircraft's development as no major flaws or concerns were reported. Having been sufficiently convinced, in September 1925, the Air Ministry placed an initial order
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for "rooster"), commenced at the Finnish National Aircraft Factory in 1929. The Kukko was in frontline service with the Finnish Air Force throughout the 1930s, although the type was progressively relegated to training duties towards the end of the decade.
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delivered two months later. While the type was often praised for its manoeuvrability and speed, it suffered a high rate of accidents in service, leading to a relatively brief flying career with the RAF. The aircraft served considerably longer with the
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was replaced by a redesigned horn-balanced counterpart. It was determined to possess excellent manoeuvrability, in part due to its engine being placed so close to the aircraft's centre of gravity, and the trials were considered to be a clear success.
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engine, which had developed a reputation with ground crews for its poor reliability as well as being difficult to service. Gloster became keenly interested in the replacement of the Jaguar with another engine and took an interest in the promising
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to be captured by the Finns. At least one Kukko remained operational with the Finnish Air Force up until September 1944, at which point the last example was scrapped.
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Single-seat fighter aircraft with revised wing and tail. One new-built for RAF with another Mk I converted to Mk II standard. There were three exported to
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for a fireproof bulkhead at the back of the engine bay. One of the more distinctive changes on the new aircraft was the adoption of internally-mounted
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being made with Gloster, along with an order for a pattern aircraft. Licensed production of the Gamecock, known locally as the
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accidents, often involving structural failure. The Gamecock also shared the earlier Grebe's undesirable tendency for
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on 25 March 1927. The following year, the Gamecock II won a Finnish government contest, leading to a
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Less than six months after the specification, Gloster had completed construction of the prototype,
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was performed two days later. Within weeks of its arrival, the prototype's Grebe-style unbalanced
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that could deliver similar performance to the Jaguar while lighter and considerably less complex.
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had shown interest in the Gamecock I, resulting in an aerial demonstration being performed over
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version of the Gamecock produced as a private venture. Manufactured under licence for the
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2-bladed Watts wooden fixed-pitch propeller, 9 ft 0 in (2.74 m) diameter
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in place of the Grebe's external armament arrangement along the top of the fuselage.
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for 30 production aircraft to meet Specification 18/25, which were given the name
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Replica GA 97/G-CBTS: Also owned by Retro Track And Air Uk Ltd under restoration
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in 1928, with a further 15 built under licence in Finland from 1929–1930 as the
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145 mph (126 kn; 233 km/h) at 10,000 ft (3,000 m)
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One RAF Gamecock Mk II modified with lengthened fuselage for spin trials.
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nine-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 425 hp (317 kW)
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MkII GA-43/G-CGYF: Owned by Retro Track And Air Uk Ltd under restoration
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Green, William and Swanborough, Gordon. "The Era-Ending Gamecock".
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Keskinen, Stenman, Niska: "Venäläiset pommittajat /Soviet bombers".
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powered by a Jupiter IV engine and first flown in February 1925.
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Production single-seat fighter aircraft for the RAF, 90 built.
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Gloster Gamecock II 3-view drawing from L'Air, 15 August 1927
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designed and produced by the British aircraft manufacturer
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for the Gamecock. in the place of the somewhat unreliable
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Gloster promoted the type to overseas operators and the
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The origins of the Gamecock can be found in the earlier
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During March 1926, the Gamecock I entered service with
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50 imp gal (60 US gal; 230 L)
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Gamecock II fitted with outward-leaning struts in 1927
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10,000 ft (3,000 m) in 7 minutes 36 seconds
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Finnish Air Force
Manufacturer
Gloster
Royal Air Force
Finnish Air Force
Gloster Grebe
Nakajima A1N
biplane
fighter
Gloster
Grebe Mk III
interwar
Royal Air Force
Air Ministry
Specification 37/23
Bristol Jupiter
radial engine
Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar
machine guns
maiden flight
RAF Martlesham Heath
Finnish Air Force
under licence
Winter War
Soviet Union
Gloster Grebe
Royal Air Force
Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar
Bristol Jupiter

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