Vickers F.B.24
Vickers · United Kingdom · first flew 1917 · fighter
The Vickers F.B.24 was a British two-seat fighter aircraft of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.08 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined two-seat biplane
- Upper span of 37 ft 6 in against 31 ft for the lower wing
- Lorraine-Dietrich 8Bd V8 engine
A biplane powered by a 275 hp water-cooled Lorraine-Dietrich 8Bd V8 engine.
Specifications
- The Vickers F.B.24 has a length of 8.08 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.43 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 208 km/h (129 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1917. Although it had good performance, the Bristol F.2 Fighter was preferred.
Variants
Only a few prototypes were built.
Where you'll see it
The type did not enter service because the Bristol F.2 Fighter was chosen instead.
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