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GR.8 Doryphore

Les Atelier de Constructions Aéronautiques Belges · Bomber · Belgium · Interwar (1919–1938)

GR.8 Doryphore — Bomber
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The LACAB GR.8 Doryphore was a prototype Belgian multi-role combat aircraft of the 1930s. A twin-engined biplane, it was intended to carry out bombing and reconnaissance missions, as well as act as an escort fighter. It was already obsolete when completed and no more were built.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Bomber
Domain
Defence
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Belgium
Manufacturer
Les Atelier de Constructions Aéronautiques Belges
Status
Development
Service Entry
1936
Produced
1
Engine
2× 14-cylinder air-cooled radial engine
Thrust / Power
780 hp each
Length (ft)
44
Wingspan (ft)
59
Empty Weight (lb)
7496
MTOW (lb)
11464
Service Ceiling (ft)
28871
Range (mi)
621
Max Speed (mph)
224