Royal Aircraft Factory C.E.1
Royal Aircraft Factory · United Kingdom · first flew 1918 · reconnaissance aircraft
A prototype British patrol flying boat of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.05 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane flying boat
- Single pusher engine
- Crew of two
A biplane flying boat with a single pusher engine and racks for bombs under the inner wings.
Specifications
- The Royal Aircraft Factory C.E.1 has a length of 11.05 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.02 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 148 km/h (92 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The C.E.1 (Coastal Experimental 1) was a single-engined pusher biplane intended for coastal patrols to protect shipping against U-boats. It first flew on 17 January 1918.
Variants
Only two examples of the C.E.1 were built.
Where you'll see it
The two were the only flying boats designed and built by the Royal Aircraft Factory, and remained prototypes.
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