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Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2b

Royal Aircraft Factory · Fighter · UK · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2b — Fighter
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Between 1911 and 1914, the Royal Aircraft Factory used the F.E.2 designation for three different aircraft that shared only a common "Farman" pusher biplane layout.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
UK
Manufacturer
Royal Aircraft Factory
Operator
UK military
Primary Role
Fighter
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1915
Produced
1939
Engine
RAF 8 geared
Thrust / Power
120 hp
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
32.3
Wingspan (ft)
47.9
Empty Weight (lb)
2061
MTOW (lb)
3037
Endurance (hr)
3
Service Ceiling (ft)
11000
Range (mi)
250
Max Speed (mph)
81
Armament
1-2x .303 Lewis