| Chief | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Role | Trimotor |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Navarro Safety Aircraft |
| Designer | Joseph Navarro |
| Number built | 1 |
The Navarro Chief is a British trimotor aircraft that was designed and built by Navarro Safety Aircraft. [1]
| Chief | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Role | Trimotor |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Navarro Safety Aircraft |
| Designer | Joseph Navarro |
| Number built | 1 |
The Navarro Chief is a British trimotor aircraft that was designed and built by Navarro Safety Aircraft. [1]
The Chief is a conventional landing gear-equipped, strut-braced, high wing aircraft. The wings are upturned. The elevators are hinged at angles in an attempt at developing a spin-resistant aircraft. The ailerons and elevators were interlinked for roll control. The rudder is split and could be deployed as a speed brake. The fuselage is wood with plywood covering. [2]
Data from Flight 6 March 1931 [3]
General characteristics
Performance
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