Royal Aircraft Factory A.E.3
Royal Aircraft Factory · United Kingdom · first flew 1918 · bomber
The Royal Aircraft Factory A.E.3, also known as the Farnborough Ram, was a prototype British armoured ground attack aircraft of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat pusher biplane
- Water-cooled V8 engine
- Armed with three Lewis guns
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Specifications
- The Royal Aircraft Factory A.E.3 has a length of 8.45 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.59 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 153 km/h (95 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a development of the Royal Aircraft Factory N.E.1 night fighter and first flew in 1918.
Variants
It was also known as the Farnborough Ram.
Where you'll see it
Three were built in 1918, but the type was unsuccessful and had no further production.
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