Blackburn Dart T.2, N9541, 461 Flight, HMS Furious, c. 1930
Role
Torpedo bomber
Type of aircraft
Manufacturer
Blackburn Aircraft
First flight
October 1921
Introduction
1922
Retired
1933
Primary user
Royal Air Force (Fleet Air Arm)
Produced
1922–1928
Number built
118 (plus eight Swift export models)
Variants
Blackburn Velos
The Blackburn Dart was a carrier-based torpedo bomber biplane designed and manufactured by the British aviation company Blackburn Aircraft. It was the standard single-seat torpedo bomber operated by the Fleet Air Arm (FAA) between 1923 and 1933.
Work on what would become the Dart started in 1919 as a private venture. Originally known as the T.1 Swift, it performed its maiden flight in September 1920. Three aircraft were ordered for evaluation purposes to fulfil Air Ministry Specification 3/20, which received the name Dart. First flown in October 1921, its performance quickly impressed officials and a production order was issued to Blackburn on behalf of the FAA. The Swift name was retained for the pursuit of export sales. Limited quantities were supplied to multiple overseas operators, including the Japanese Navy, Spanish Navy, and the United States Navy. Additionally, Greece opted to procure a modified seaplane variant of the aircraft, the Blackburn Velos, which was operated by the Greek Navy as a torpedo bomber.
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