Data Quality85%
01 / Overview
Blackburn Velos
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1925–1936
Quantity
22
Operators
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification3MOD.3
- Ship TypeCoastal defence seaplane
- Builder / ShipyardBlackburn Aeroplane & Motor Company Limited, Greek National Aircraft Factory (KEA)
- In ServiceNo
◈Dimensions1MOD.1
- Length (overall)10.82 m
▣Complement1MOD.1
- Total Complement2
◇Propulsion6MOD.6
- Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)Napier Lion IIB or V
- Number of Engines1
- Shaft Power336 kW
- Top Speed93 kn
- Cruise Speed62 kn
- Nuclear-PoweredNo
◆Gun Armament3MOD.3
- Main Gun.303 in (7.7 mm) Lewis gun
- Main Gun Calibre7.7 mm
- Main Gun Count1
▤Missile Armament1MOD.1
⬢Underwater Warfare1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1925Production started
- 1936Production ended
101
years in service
11
years in production
22
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Blackburn VelosSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 |  Greece | 4 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
Not enough weapon data to rank this category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Cruise missiles designed to strike land targets from naval platforms, typically launched from ships or submarines.
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