The Chamois at Short’s Rochester works in 1927, shortly after completion.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Springbok / Chamois / S.3 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Chamois J7295 at the A&AEE in 1927, carrying a pair of 112lb bombs. Getting into the cockpit required some agility.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Springbok / Chamois / S.3 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Short "Chamois" (Bristol "Jupiter"). Short Brothers were the first firm in England to produce an all-metal aeroplane (in 1919), and although they have mainly concentrated on seaplanes, several interesting aeroplanes have been produced, of which the "Chamois" is one. This machine, a night bomber, is built almost entirely of Duralumin, and incorporates a number of constructional features patented by Short Brothers. Thus the fuselage is entirely of this material, even the covering, the fuselage being, in fact, built exactly according to the same principles as those upon which the Short metal flying-boat hulls are based.
This view well illustrates the manner in which the pilot’s view was restricted by the surrounding structure.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Springbok / Chamois / S.3 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

An unusual angle on the Chamois, showing the small access hole to the pilot’s cockpit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Springbok / Chamois / S.3 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

View of J7295 at Martlesham. The Springbok II fuselage was married to a completely new, single-bay wing structure. Note the tiny access panel behind the engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Springbok / Chamois / S.3 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Springbok / Chamois / S.3 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

The first Springbok I, J6974, at the RAE in August 1924. A military version of the Silver Streak, the Springbok I had a shadow cast over it when the second machine, J6975, crashed at the A&AEE on November 30, 1923, killing the test pilot and his passenger.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Springbok / Chamois / S.3 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

The deeper-section top wing of the Chamois allowed the fuel tanks to be housed completely within its depth. Trials revealed poor directional control and stability, and the Air Ministry decreed that spinning tests should not be carried out. Blanketing of the rudder by the fuselage and tailplane could prevent recovery from a spin.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Springbok / Chamois / S.3 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Springbok / Chamois / S.3 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Running-up the Chamois’ Jupiter at Rochester. It first flew at Lympne on March 14, 1927.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Springbok / Chamois / S.3 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

The first Springbok II, J7295, at Rochester in March 1925, shortly after completion, clearly showing the protruding fuel tanks in the upper wing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Springbok / Chamois / S.3 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Short Chamois

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Springbok / Chamois / S.3 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

The Short Silver Streak at the RAE in June 1921 for evaluation after modification as a two-seater. There was no wood or fabric in its structure.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Silver Streak - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1920