R.A.F. S.E.2a
The R.A.F. S.E.2a was a one-off experimental machine built in 1913. It was not sent to France immediately, but in October 1914 it joined № 3 Squadron at Moyenneville, where it lasted until March 1915. Its pilots were impressed, saying "Its speed enabled it to circle round the enemy's machines and gave it a decided ascendancy." [1]
| R.A.F. S.E.2a | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Fighter |
| Manufacturer | R.A.F. |
| First flight | 1913 |
| Introduction | Oct 1914 [1] |
| Primary user |  U.K. (RFC/RAF)
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| Number built | 1 |
| Wingspan | 8.38 m (27 ft 6 in) [2] |
| Engine | 80hp Gnome rotary |
| Armament | small arms |
| Crew | 1 |
| Max Speed | 154 km/h (96 mph) [1][2] |
For more information, see Wikipedia:Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.2.
Timeline
References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- J.M. Bruce. British Aeroplanes 1914-18. Great Britain: Funk & Wagnalls, 1957, 1969. ISBN 0370000382
- W.M. Lamberton and E.F. Cheesman, Fighter Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Great Britain: Harleyford Publications Limited, 1960. ISBN 9780816863600