Replica Plans SE.5a
Replica Plans · Canada · first flew 1970 · light aircraft
The Replica Plans SE.5a is a Canadian-designed biplane for amateur construction. It is a 7/8-size replica of the First World War Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.54 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane built as a 7/8-scale replica of the First World War SE.5
- Wood and fabric construction
- Single tractor engine in the nose
It is built of wood and fabric, with an estimated construction time of 2,500 hours.
Specifications
- The Replica Plans SE.5a has a length of 5.54 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.11 m (23 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 176 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The prototype first flew in 1970.
Variants
The design can use engines from 65 to 125 hp, and an 85 hp Continental O-200 is listed.
Where you'll see it
More than 120 have been built. Most are painted to represent SE.5s flown in the Great War.
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