SET 2
Societatea Pentru Exploatări Tehnice · Romania · first flew 1927 · light aircraft
The SET 2 was a Romanian two-seat biplane produced by the Societatea Pentru Exploatări Tehnice in the late 1920s, intended for training and light utility duties with the Romanian Air Force. It was among the early products of Romania's developing aircraft industry.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Romanian two-seat biplane of the late 1920s from the SET factory
- Single radial engine, open cockpit tandem seating, conventional biplane layout
- Straight equal-span wings typical of Eastern European interwar training biplanes
A conventional equal-span biplane with radial engine and open tandem cockpits; similar in appearance to many European training biplanes of the era and distinguished primarily by Romanian national markings.
Specifications
- The SET 2 has a length of 8.6 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.48 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Built in the mid-to-late 1920s, the SET 2 provided Romania's air arm with a domestically produced trainer and observation aircraft. The SET factory produced a series of aircraft designs in this period as Romania sought to establish indigenous aviation manufacturing.
Variants
Minor variants with different engine fits were produced; the basic biplane layout was maintained throughout.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Romanian Air Force in the training and liaison role during the late 1920s and early 1930s.
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