Sage Type 2
Frederick Sage & Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1916 · fighter
The Sage Type 2 was a prototype British two-seat fighter of the First World War. It was a single-engined biplane with an enclosed cabin for its crew.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.44 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined biplane with an enclosed cabin for its two crew
- Rotary engine driving a four-bladed propeller at the nose
- Compact airframe only about 6.4 metres long
Look for a small single-engined biplane with an enclosed crew cabin and a four-bladed propeller on a Gnome Monosoupape rotary engine.
Specifications
- The Sage Type 2 has a length of 6.44 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.77 m (22 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It made its first flight on 10 August 1916. Only a single example was built, as more advanced aircraft became available.
Variants
Only one Type 2 was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
It remained a prototype and did not enter service. Its armament was a .303 in Lewis gun operated by the observer.
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