R.A.F. B.E.2d

From Wings of Linen
R.A.F. B.E.2d
Role Reconnaissance
Manufacturer R.A.F.
Introduction spring 1916[1]
Primary users U.K. (RFC/RAF)
Belgium[1]
Number built >191[citation needed][note 1]
Developed from R.A.F. B.E.2c
Wingspan 11.2 m (36 ft 10 in) [2]
Engine 90hp RAF 1a[note 2]
Armament unsynchronized Lewis
(various mounts)
Crew 2
Max Speed 143 km/h (89 mph) [3][2]
Climb 610 m (2,000 ft) in 7:55[2]
1,500 m (5,000 ft) in 24:00[2]
2,000 m (6,500 ft) in 17:35
3,000 m (10,000 ft) in 33:40 [3]
Service Ceiling 2,100 m (7,000 ft)[2] to 3,700 m (12,000 ft) [3]

The R.A.F. B.E.2d was a minor upgrade to the R.A.F. B.E.2c, most easily distinguished by the large fuel tank attached below the center section of the upper wing. It also had dual controls. Aerodynamically it behaved identically to the BE.2c. [4]

For more information, see Wikipedia:Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2.

Timeline [note 3]

Game Data

Wings of Glory

Preliminary Stats
Maneuver Damage Dmg Points Max Alt. Climb
XB -/B 10 8 6

Blue Max/Canvas Eagles

Aircraft Chart

References

Notes
  1. ↑ 1308 combined BE2c and BE2d production[1]
  2. ↑ Machines supplied to Belgium sometimes used the 150hp Hispano-Suiza.[1]
  3. ↑ British usage numbers are approximate, derived from the squadron histories.[5]
Citations
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Lamberton, p.48.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Lamberton, pp.214-215.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Bruce'69, p.370.
  4. ↑ Bruce'69, p.364.
  5. ↑ Philpott'13, pp.379-444.
Bibliography
  • J.M. Bruce. British Aeroplanes 1914-18. Great Britain: Funk & Wagnalls, 1957, 1969. ISBN 0370000382
  • W.M. Lamberton and E.F. Cheesman, Reconnaissance & Bomber Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Great Britain: Harleyford Publications Ltd., 1962. ISBN 9780900435027
  • Ian Philpott, The Birth of the Royal Air Force. Great Britain: Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2013. ISBN 978-1-78159-333-2
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