Vickers E.F.B.8
Vickers · United Kingdom · first flew 1915 · fighter
The Vickers E.F.B.8 was a prototype British twin-engined fighter of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.59 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined biplane
- Two-crew layout with a Lewis gun in the nose
- Two rotary engines
A twin-engined two-seat biplane armed with a .303 in Lewis gun in the nose.
Specifications
- The Vickers E.F.B.8 has a length of 8.59 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.68 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 158 km/h (98 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in November 1915, powered by two Gnome Monosoupape rotary engines.
Variants
Only one aircraft was built.
Where you'll see it
It was abandoned after the single aircraft, as single-engined fighters were considered to have superior manoeuvrability.
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