LACAB GR.8 Doryphore
Les Atelier de Constructions Aéronautiques Belges · Belgium · first flew 1936 · bomber
The LACAB GR.8 Doryphore was a prototype Belgian multi-role combat aircraft of the 1930s. It was a twin-engined biplane intended for bombing and reconnaissance missions and as an escort fighter.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined biplane
- Gun turrets in the nose, dorsal and ventral positions
- Three-man crew
Look for a twin-engined biplane with two 780 hp engines and machine guns in the nose, dorsal and ventral positions.
Specifications
- The LACAB GR.8 Doryphore has a length of 13.45 m (44 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18 m (59 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 360 km/h (224 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It first flew on 2 June 1936.
Variants
Only one example was ever built.
Where you'll see it
It was already obsolete when completed and no more were built.
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