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The Canadian Vickers Vigil was a single-seat patrol aircraft designed to meet a Royal Canadian Air Force requirement for a forest fire patrol aircraft.

Vigil
Role Patrol Aircraft
National origin Canada
Manufacturer Canadian Vickers
Introduction 11 May 1928
Retired 3 November 1930
Primary user Royal Canadian Air Force
Number built 1

Design and development


In 1926, the RCAF issued specifications for an aircraft to replace the Airco DH.4 aircraft used at the time. Canadian Vickers designed the Vigil which had steel-structured wings with aluminum skin throughout, and was a strut-braced sesquiplane. The aircraft was overweight, which impacted the aircraft service ceiling and performance, which in turn made it unsuitable for its role. Only one was ever built.


Operational history


Unfit for its intended role, the aircraft was sent to Rockcliffe Air Station in Ottawa, Ontario. It was used by pilots stationed there for proficiency flying. The aircraft was used for airmail deliveries to Maritime Canada between January 1929 until February 1929. About a year later, the need for repair and overhaul became necessary and after assessment it was determined this was not cost effective, so the aircraft was scrapped.


Specifications


Canadian Vickers Vigil 3-view drawing from L'Air July 1,1927
Canadian Vickers Vigil 3-view drawing from L'Air July 1,1927

Data from Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1928[1]

General characteristics

Performance


References


  1. Grey, C.G., ed. (1928). Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1928. London: Sampson Low, Marston & company, ltd. pp. 70c–71c.


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