Berkmans Speed Scout
Berkmans · United States · first flew 1917 · fighter
The Berkmans Speed Scout was an early American biplane scout built by the Berkmans brothers for the United States Army Air Service.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.49 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane scout
- Gnome Monosoupape 9 Type B-2 rotary engine of 100 hp
- Short airframe: 5.49 m long under a 7.92 m wingspan
A small single-seat biplane with a 100 hp rotary engine, a top speed of 185 km/h and an endurance of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Specifications
- The Berkmans Speed Scout has a length of 5.49 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.92 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1917 and was tested in 1918 with positive results.
Variants
Only one example was built.
Where you'll see it
The end of the First World War meant no production order was received, and no more aircraft were built.
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