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1917 training biplane

Spijker V.2

Spijker V.2

The Spijker V.2, sometimes anglicized to Spyker V.2 or Spyker-Trompenburg V.2, was a low powered, tandem seat biplane designed and built for the Dutch government for pilot training towards the end of World War I. More than seventy were built.

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

Manufacturer
Spyker
Country of origin
Netherlands
First flight
1917-03-01
Length
6.64 m
Wingspan
10.85 m

Specifications

Max speed
62 kt
Rate of climb
410 ft/min
Fuel capacity
30 US gal
Powerplant
Thulin A
Engines
1
Seats
2
Length
21.8 ft
Wingspan
35.6 ft
Height
9.8 ft
Number built
78

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.