A late piston-engined carrier strike prototype developed as a successor to the Firebrand.
Primary roleAttack
First flight1947
OriginUnited Kingdom
ManufacturerBlackburn Aeroplane & Motor Company
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firecrest | Prototype | Attack | Fleet Air Arm |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- British Naval Aircraft Since 1912 — Naval Institute Press · Tier 3