Martinsyde Buzzard
| F.4 Buzzard | |
|---|---|
| Martinsyde Buzzard in the Aviation Museum of Finland, 2007 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Biplane fighter |
| Manufacturer | Martinsyde |
| Designer | George Handasyde |
| Primary users | Royal Air Force |
| Number built | ~370 |
| History | |
| First flight | June 1918 |
| Retired | 1940, by Finland |
The Martinsyde F.4 Buzzard was developed as a powerful and fast biplane fighter for the Royal Air Force (RAF), but the end of the First World War led to the abandonment of large-scale production. Fewer than 400 were eventually produced, with many exported. Of particular note was the Buzzard's high speed, being one of the fastest aircraft developed during World War I.