A.R.2
| A.R.2 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Reconnaissance |
| Manufacturer | A.R. |
| Primary users |  France U.S.A.
|
| Number built | 1435 [1] [note 1] |
| Developed from | A.R.1 |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m (39 ft 4 in) [2] |
| Engine | 190hp Renault 8Gd/Gdx or 240hp Lorraine 8Bb |
| Armament | sync. fixed Vickers and 1-2× rear flexible Lewis 82 kg (180 lb) in bombs[2] |
| Crew | 2 |
| Max Speed | 190/200hp: 159 km/h (99 mph)[3][2] 240hp: 169 km/h (105 mph)[2] |
| Climb | 2,000 m (6,560 ft) in 11:00[2]-14:30[3] 3,000 m (9,840 ft) in 20:00[2]-28:12[3] 4,000 m (13,100 ft) in 33:10[2][note 2] |
| Service Ceiling | 3,000 m (9,840 ft)[3] |
| Ceiling | 4,500 m (14,800 ft)[3][2] |
| Range | 375 km (230 mi) [3] |
| Endurance | 3:00[3][2] |
The A.R.2 was a version of the A.R.1 with a 190hp Renault 8Gd/Gdx or 240hp Lorraine 8Bb engine, smaller wings, and wing radiators. Like the A.R.1, they served from early-mid 1917 until replaced by better planes in late 1917. America purchased 120 A.R.2's, but for the most part they were replaced before entering combat.[1]
For more information, see Wikipedia:Dorand AR.
Timeline [note 3] [note 4]
Game Data
Wings of Glory
| Version | Availability | Maneuver | Damage | Dmg Points | Max Alt. | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| single rear Lewis | 17Q2-18Q2 | G[note 5] | B/B | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| double rear Lewis | G[note 5] | B/A | 16 | 11 | 5 |
Miniatures and Models
1:144 Scale
- Shapeways: Kampfflieger
1:350 Scale
- Shapeways: Kampfflieger
References
- Notes
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Dr. James J. Davilla and Arthur M. Soltan. French Aircraft of the First World War. Flying Machines Press, 1997. ISBN 0-9637110-4-0.
- W.M. Lamberton and E.F. Cheesman, Reconnaissance & Bomber Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Great Britain: Harleyford Publications Ltd., 1962. ISBN 9780900435027