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R.2 Airedale

R.2 Airedale

The Blackburn R.2 Airedale was a single-engine three-seat monoplane deck-landing aircraft for land and sea reconnaissance, built in the UK in 1924. Only two were built.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Blackburn Aircraft
Category
Reconnaissance
Country of origin
United Kingdom

Specifications

Cruise speed
100 kt
Max speed
120 kt
Max takeoff weight
4,942 lb
Powerplant
Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar III
Engines
1
Seats
3
Length
36.3 ft
Wingspan
43 ft
Height
14.3 ft
Number built
2

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.