Reconnaissance1914 reconnaissance aircraft by the Royal Aircraft Factory
R.E.5
The Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.5 was a British two-seat reconnaissance and artillery observation biplane designed and built by the Royal Aircraft Factory for the Royal Flying Corps.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Royal Aircraft Establishment
- Category
- Reconnaissance
- First flight
- 1914-01-01
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 68 kt
- Max speed
- 78 kt
- Service ceiling
- 18,900 ft
- Powerplant
- Austro-Daimler piston engine
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 2
- Length
- 26.2 ft
- Wingspan
- 44.5 ft
- Height
- 9.7 ft
- Number built
- 24
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.